Finance Administrator

01 November 20252025-11-01
Guildford, Surrey

Finance Administrator

Location: Hybrid (Guildford and Chilworth offices)

Department: Finance Reports to: Finance Manager Team Size: 5

Hours: Full-time

 

Overview

Our accountancy client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join its established finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across all areas of finance, with a primary focus on credit control for our SaaS business platform. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger Admin:

 

  • Manage the full credit control process for recurring SaaS subscription customers.
  • Monitor aged debtor reports and proactively chase overdue payments via email and phone.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure timely cash collection and resolve billing or account queries.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Success and Sales teams to manage credit holds, billing disputes and payment issues.
  • Prepare regular credit control performance reports for management review.

 

 

General Finance Administration

  • Support the Finance Manager and wider team with daily finance operations.
  • Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and bank reconciliations.
  • Manage finance inbox queries, ensuring timely responses.
  • Own and support employee reimbursement processes, including approval and payment processes.
  • Provide cover for team members during absence or busy periods.
  • Manage ad hoc purchase requests from various teams, ensuring approval is obtained from senior staff
  • Manage HR admin tasks such as holiday approval processes and others.
 

 

 

 

Skills and Experience Essential

  • Previous experience in a credit control or finance administration role.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator with a professional and persuasive manner.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (Xero experience advantageous).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
  • Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a SaaS or subscription-based business model.
  • Knowledge of GoCardless, Revolut, Hubspot or similar platforms.
  • Basic understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT.

Working Arrangements

  • This is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week in the Guildford office and 1 day per week in the Chilworth office.
  • Remaining days can be worked remotely or in either office, depending on team and business needs.
  • Standard full-time hours, with some flexibility considered.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for personal development and finance training support.
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company contributes 4%.
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance and health cash plan.
  • 25 days holiday.