Financial Administrator

• Payrate: £17.83
• Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Join the Greater Manchester Shared Service as a Financial Administrator, where you will provide essential financial administration support across a range of transactional finance activities. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate processing, compliance with regulations, and delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Administration:

  • Conduct regular reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Raise purchase orders and process purchase ledger invoices for payment.
  • Issue invoices to customers accurately and promptly.
  • Support the administration of salary sacrifice schemes and carry out National Minimum Wage calculations.

• Operational Support:

  • Manage stationery orders and maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Handle car parking administration, including permits and allocations.
  • Validate and process fleet car applications in line with policy.

• Customer Service:

  • Respond to customer queries, providing accurate and timely information.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
  • Maintain a customer-focused approach to meet consistent service standards.

• Compliance and Accuracy:

  • Ensure all financial processes comply with policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Maintain accurate records and audit trails to support financial governance.
  • Identify and escalate any discrepancies or issues as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Proven experience in a financial administrative or transactional finance role.
  • Familiarity with processing invoices, purchase orders, and reconciliations.
  • Experience in a customer-focused environment.

• Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of financial processes and compliance requirements, including National Minimum Wage.

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.