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Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
An established manufacturing and engineering business based in Warrington is seeking a Finance Administrator to join its growing team. The company has a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, supplying products and services to both national and international customers. Due to continued business growth, this new role has been created to provide additional support to the finance and operations departments.
Role Overview
This is a varied and hands-on role, providing administrative and financial support across the business. The Finance Administrator will assist with day-to-day finance processes, stock and project administration, and general office duties.
You'll be based at the front desk as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, while also supporting the finance and operations teams with a broad range of administrative tasks.
Trainee Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities
Finance & Payroll Administration
Prepare weekly wage information for 13 staff (employed by a partner company)
Manage payroll-related data entry and reporting (not payment processing)
Handle pension submissions (weekly file uploads) and CIS submissions
Query and amend invoices against purchase orders
Process expense payments, charge cards, floats, and travel claims
Perform internet banking and BACS transfers
Assist with recharges and fund transfers between jobs
Purchasing & Stock Control
Raise and input purchase orders, including expense-related orders
Create new vendors and complete new supplier forms
Manage inventory transactions on the Visual system - stock adjustments, booking in stock, checking availability
Enter label ticket data into the Visual system to cost hours and allocate time to jobs
Open new jobs on the Visual system and maintain accurate project records
Office & Administrative Support
Provide general office admin including handling calls, emails, post, and deliveries
Support onboarding processes - contracts of employment and starter paperwork
Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets (intermediate level)
Prepare and email wage slips
Welcome visitors and manage the reception area
Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative duties
Trainee Finance Assistant Skills & Experience
Previous experience in an administrative or finance support role
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong communication and organisational skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working in a busy, varied environment
Trainee Finance Assistant Benefits
Two annual profit-share bonuses (after 6-month probation)
3% pension contribution
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Staff social events
Flexible working options
Full technology setup (laptop and phone provided)
If you're an organised, proactive individual with a strong administrative and finance background, and you're looking to join a friendly, growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
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