Administrator

Administrator
Location: Wollaston, Wellingborough
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a meticulous and organised administratorto join our client’s busy finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all financial records—whether payroll, invoices or supplier statements—are handled with precision and timeliness. While direct finance or payroll experience is a bonus, what matters most is your commitment to accuracy, your ability to spot discrepancies, and your drive to build a robust career in finance administration. This role is heavily data entry driven, where accuracy is paramount.
Duties

• Data Entry
• Process weekly timesheets and monthly payroll data, ensuring that every figure is accurate and complete
• Collate and reconcile invoices, supplier statements and card payments
• Maintain purchase ledger entries with the same attention to detail
• Coordinate with HR on new starters, leavers and changes in employee status
• Attend weekly finance or operations meetings to flag any payroll or invoice issues
• Escalate and resolve discrepancies—e.g., missing timesheets, incorrect job codes or late approvals
• Input data into Sage?200 (or equivalent) for general ledger and Sage?50 Payroll (training provided where needed)
• Update holiday and absence records in the HR platform when required
• Provide ad-hoc administrative assistance to the wider finance team
• Ensure all finance documentation is filed and archived in line with company policies

The Candidate

• A strong?eye for detail?and a deep appreciation for the knock-on effect of a missed invoice, timesheet or supplier payment
• Excellent?data-entry skills?and a methodical approach to checking your own work
• Confident communicator—able to liaise with colleagues in HR, operations and suppliers with ease
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, while maintaining confidentiality
• Experience with Sage?200 or other finance/ERP systems is preferred?but not essential—full training will be provided
• Previous administration experience