Finance & Administration Coordinator in Crewe

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 1.15pm

Do you enjoy working with numbers and keeping financial processes running smoothly? Appointments Personnel is recruiting for a Finance & Administration Coordinator in Crewe to join an established international manufacturing business. This hands-on role would suit candidates with experience in accounts, bookkeeping, payroll administration, purchase ledger and general finance administration, using Sage and Excel. The start date is as soon as possible.

The Role
As the Finance & Administration Coordinator, you’ll support the daily financial and administrative operations at a busy manufacturing site in Crewe. You’ll work closely with senior management, external accountants, auditors and finance colleagues across the wider Group, helping to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes and deadlines met. The role also includes some wider administrative and supply chain support, so no two weeks are quite the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking activity, including bank and credit card transactions and reconciliations, updating Sage and Excel.
• Prepare and process supplier payments, monthly payroll payments and currency transfers, with the right approvals and documentation.
• Process supplier invoices, checking purchase orders, approvals and delivery documentation.
• Monitor daily profit and loss (P&L) reports, update financial records and flag any discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, financial reporting and VAT reconciliation and submissions.
• Coordinate payroll administration, including working hours, starter and leaver information and approvals.
• Maintain cashflow forecasts, monitor upcoming payments and highlight potential cash shortages.
• Maintain employee records, holiday requests and HR documentation in line with GDPR.
• Coordinate budgeting, support the annual audit and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including monthly reconciliations and journals.
• Provide administrative and supply chain support when required, including holiday cover and customer collection and labelling documentation.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this Finance & Administration Coordinator role, you’ll ideally have:

• Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Confident use of financial systems such as Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• A good understanding of invoicing, payments, reconciliations and reporting.
• A well-organised, reliable and detail-oriented approach to your work.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet important financial deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence working with colleagues, managers and external partners.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and a willingness to support tasks beyond the core role.
• Good written and spoken English.

Salary

• Salary of up to £34,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within the role.

Working Hours and Location

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4:00pm.
• Friday: 7:00am to 1:15pm.
• Full-time, fully on-site at a manufacturing facility in Crewe.

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Finance & Administration Coordinator job in Crewe and your experience matches what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.