Job Details

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Rochdale

Salary: andpound;26,000 - andpound;28,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A growing logistics and transport business is seeking a Finance Administrator to join its finance team at its Rochdale office.

This role offers a varied workload across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and general finance administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in multiple areas of finance within a fast-paced operational business.

Youandrsquo;ll work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate invoicing, strong cashflow management, and smooth day-to-day financial processes across the business.

The Role

As Finance Administrator, you will take responsibility for managing key aspects of the sales and purchase ledger functions, supporting the wider finance team with payroll preparation and general financial administration.

The position would suit someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and experience working within a busy finance environment.

This is a full-time, office-based position, working Monday to Friday, 09:00andndash;17:00.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger andamp; Credit Control

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Manage the full sales invoicing process, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Send invoices and supporting documentation to customers

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Upload invoices and financial data into accounting systems

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Reconcile customer payments and allocate receipts against invoices

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Issue regular customer statements and manage credit control activity

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Handle invoice queries, working with operational teams to resolve discrepancies

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Monitor the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and escalate concerns where appropriate

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Support additional invoicing activities relating to operational services

Purchase Ledger

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Match invoices against approved purchase orders

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Code invoices to the correct cost centres and departments

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Reconcile supplier accounts and statements

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Prepare supplier payment runs for approval

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Resolve supplier queries and payment discrepancies

Payroll andamp; Administration

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Assist with the preparation of weekly payroll data

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Support with onboarding employees into the payroll system

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Maintain accurate records relating to payroll inputs

Additional Duties

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Support with vehicle and asset administration tasks

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Assist with monthly financial reconciliations

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the finance team

About You

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Previous experience in a Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant role

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Experience with sales ledger, purchase ledger, or credit control

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Experience within logistics, transport, or operational businesses is advantageous but not essential

Whatandrsquo;s On Offer

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Salary of andpound;26,000 andndash; andpound;28,000 depending on experience

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Full-time, permanent position

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Varied role across multiple areas of finance

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Opportunity to work within a growing logistics operation

andmiddot;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Supportive team environment and long-term stability