Finance Administrator, London

Job Title: Finance Administrator
Division: Corporate Business Directorate
Location: London, SW1Y 5HX
Type: Fixed-term contract - 3 months
Mode: Full-time - Hybrid working
Salary: £33,623 per annum (Pay Point M)

Please note: This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, which will be required prior to appointment to be obtained by the candidate.
As part of the process, reference checks will also be required from the candidate’s three most recent employers, upon confirmation of appointment.

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the public and international sector, delivering a wide range of corporate and financial services.
The Finance Section within the Corporate Business Division plays a key role in supporting financial management, compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency across the organisation.

We are looking to recruit a Finance Administrator to join the Finance Section – Corporate Business Division on a fixed-term basis.
The role will primarily support the preparation of documentation for VAT returns, alongside general finance administration duties.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who is immediately available and comfortable working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

The Finance Administrator will be responsible for:

• Downloading VAT invoices from internal systems
• Downloading corresponding payment proposals and bank statements
• Compiling VAT invoices with relevant payment proposals and bank statements for submission
• Supporting the finance team in achieving wider departmental objectives
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and financial controls
• Responding professionally and promptly to internal and external finance-related queries
• Meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Filing and archiving both electronic and hard-copy financial records efficiently
• Supporting the Financial Accounting team during audits as required
• Undertaking ad hoc finance and administrative duties as needed

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar finance or accounting environment
• Experience using computerised accounting systems and electronic banking platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Bookkeeping or accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT or equivalent)

• Works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Treats all colleagues with dignity, respect, and fairness

• Maintains a professional, open, and collaborative approach
• Contributes positively to team objectives and shared goals

• Applies learning from previous experience
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills and processes

• Adapts positively to changing priorities and work demands
• Shows flexibility in supporting wider team objectives

• Takes ownership of tasks and delivers work to agreed deadlines
• Maintains accuracy and quality standards
• Accepts responsibility for own work and outcomes

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