Finance & HR Administrator

Finance & HR Administrator required in Gloucester, paying £25,272 – £29,633 per annum. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full-time permanent position.

Are you an experienced Finance Administrator with exposure to HR administration, looking for a full-time role within the education sector? Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of an organisation working within the education sector for a Finance & HR Administrator. This is a practical, hands-on role supporting central finance and HR teams, with responsibilities split approximately 60% finance and 40% HR administration.

The Role
You will support the smooth day-to-day running of finance and HR administration activities, working closely with central colleagues and liaising with site-based staff. Accuracy, organisation, and a professional approach to confidential information are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities – Finance

• Deliver the purchase ledger function, including processing high volumes of invoices with accuracy and correct coding.
• Support weekly BACS payment runs and provide cover when required.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure purchase orders comply with organisational policies.
• Manage supplier records, queries, statements, and reconciliations.
• Proactively resolve invoice issues to avoid late payment charges.
• Raise sales invoices on behalf of central teams and chase outstanding debt.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Provide administrative support to finance colleagues, including arranging regular meetings.
• Support year-end processes by providing audit and testing evidence as required.

 
Key Responsibilities – HR

• Support recruitment processes including posting adverts, managing applications, requesting references, and completing pre-employment checks.
• Undertake safer recruitment checks, including social media screening where required.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation for new starters.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records.
• Arrange exit interviews and manage associated documentation.
• Ensure all recruitment paperwork is handled in line with GDPR requirements.
• Raise purchase orders for recruitment advertising.
• Assist with apprenticeship administration.
• Support the maintenance of HR and pay-related policies and documentation.

 
Candidate Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of strong finance administration experience, excellent organisational skills, and a professional approach to confidential information.

Essential:

• Experience working in a busy finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Desirable:

• Experience in HR administration or recruitment support.
• Experience working within an education, school, or trust environment.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit or education finance systems.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
• Varied role combining finance and HR responsibilities.
• Long-term stability and professional development opportunities.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Interested? Apply online today or contact Pertemps for more information.
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Call: 01452 507500