Finance Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Job Title: Office/Accounts Administrator (Maternity cover for a 6-month period)

Salary: £25,000.00

Available: ASAP

Working Hours: Office based - Monday to Friday 9am 5.30pm (daily one-hour unpaid break).

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office / Accounts Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and finance support during a 6-month maternity cover period.

The role will also include covering reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Duties:

• Providing general administrative support to the finance and wider office team
• Maintaining office records, databases, and spreadsheets
• Dealing with PCN's/fines/and producsing deduction letters
• Ordering office supplies and liaising with suppliers
• Supporting ad-hoc administrative tasks as required
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
• Reception cover
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Handling general enquiries and redirecting as appropriate

Essential:

• Previous experience in an office administration/finance support role
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and friendly communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively

Desirable:

• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
• Previous experience covering reception or front-of-house duties
• Basic understanding of accounting principles

If you are interested apply now. Or get into contact with Jack Cooke at Redwood Search.