Finance Administrator

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • Aug 25, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Finance Administrator

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: Up to 29,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our growing team in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong finance support skills to become a key part of a busy and friendly office environment.

This role is predominantly administration focused, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and ensuring all records, documentation, and transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing customer and supplier invoices.
  • Assisting with sales and purchase ledger administration.
  • Managing financial records and maintaining accurate databases.
  • Allocating payments and assisting with account reconciliations.
  • Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding payments.
  • Processing purchase orders and matching invoices.
  • Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding finance-related queries.
  • Maintaining digital and paper filing systems.
  • Assisting with month-end administrative tasks.
  • Producing reports and updating spreadsheets as required.
  • Providing general administrative support to the finance function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience within an administrative role, ideally supporting a finance or accounts function.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • A professional and proactive approach.

Desirable

  • Experience using accounting or finance software.
  • Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, or credit control processes.
  • AAT studies or bookkeeping experience would be advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of up to 29,000.
  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekends.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunity to develop your skills within an established business.
  • On-site parking.

Apply Today

If you are a motivated and organised administrator looking to further your career within a finance support role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a business where your contribution will make a real difference every day.