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.