Finance Assistant

Finance Administrator – Widnes

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join our well-established client based in Widnes on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until 31st January.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering Monday to Friday working, hybrid working (four days office based and one day working from home), an immediate start, and the chance to join a supportive finance team within a busy distribution centre environment.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Purchase Ledger Administrator, or Accounts Payable Administrator.

Shifts

• Monday to Friday
• 37 hours per week
• Four days office based / One day working from home
• Hours worked between 08:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 7.5-hour working day

Rates of Pay

• £13.70 per hour

Contract

• Immediate start available
• Fixed-term maternity cover until 31st January

Benefits

As a Finance Administrator, you will receive

• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday working
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Modern office facilities
• Valuable experience within a leading distribution centre
• Ongoing training and support throughout your assignment

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Finance Administrator, your duties will include (but are not limited to)

• Raising, receipting, and maintaining Purchase Orders in line with company purchasing procedures
• Processing Procurement Card transactions and maintaining purchasing records and logs
• Ordering products and allocating stock where required
• Maintaining the Time and Attendance system accurately
• Preparing and submitting payroll information within agreed deadlines
• Maintaining holiday records and producing absence reports
• Collating payroll hours and agency hours for payroll and purchasing purposes
• Providing holiday and sickness cover for the Assistant Finance Manager
• Sorting and distributing incoming post
• Providing reception cover and supporting other Finance Administrators when required
• Assisting with general administration, including pool car administration and minute taking
• Dealing with supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Producing financial and operational information for the management team
• Supporting period-end processes, weekly reporting, and planning activities
• Ensuring all company financial policies and purchasing procedures are adhered to at all times

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Previous experience as a Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar administration role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• SAP Financials experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• A professional attitude with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• A positive team-focused approach

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a finance, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment
• Between one and three years' administration experience

Training Provided

• Full induction programme
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.