Finance Administrator- Maternity Cover

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected local organisation to recruit a Finance Administrator on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team within a successful business that continues to invest in its people and operations. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, excellent training and the opportunity to develop your finance career within a stable and growing business.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial information.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and reconciling bank accounts on a daily basis
• Maintaining cashbooks and updating financial records
• Preparing and processing banking transactions and lodgements
• Posting journals and assisting with financial ledger maintenance
• Producing customer account statements and supporting account administration activities
• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting deadlines
• Maintaining accurate finance records, documentation and filing systems
• Supporting the wider finance team during peak periods and providing cover across finance functions when required
• Responding to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments to ensure the smooth running of the finance function

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or financial administration role
• Strong reconciliation and data processing skills
• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end activities
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to support wider finance activities when required

Candidates currently working as a Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer will be particularly suited to this opportunity.
What you'll get in return

• Based in Lifford
• £27,000 - £28,000
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Exposure to a varied finance role with broad responsibilities
• Generous holiday entitlement and company benefits package
• Positive working culture

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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