Interim Finance & Procurement Administrator

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation during a period of transition, playing a key role in supporting finance operations. Working closely with senior leadership, an external payroll provider and stakeholders across the business, you will take ownership of finance and procurement administration, ensuring purchase-to-pay activities, supplier management and core finance processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.

About the Organisation

Our client is an innovative UK-based business operating within the advanced manufacturing and industrial sector. The organisation supports critical supply chains through the sourcing, recovery and regeneration of high-value materials, helping to strengthen long-term industrial resilience and sustainability.As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a proactive Finance & Procurement Coordinator to support day-to-day financial operations and procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Finance & Procurement Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate purchasing records.
• Processing supplier invoices and completing invoice matching.
• Administering the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Supporting Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes and procurement administration.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, including credit account administration.
• Processing and reconciling employee expenses through the company's expense management system.
• Monitoring and managing approval workflows for purchase orders, invoices and expenses.
• Completing supplier payment reconciliations and supporting payment runs.
• Liaising with an external payroll provider and supporting payroll administration where required.
• Providing general finance and administrative support across the business.

Skills & Experience RequiredEssential

• 2-3 years' experience in finance administration, accounts payable, purchase-to-pay or procurement support.
• Experience processing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

• Exposure to payroll administration.
• Experience supporting procurement or purchasing functions.

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