Finance Administrator

Overview

We're hiring a Finance Administrator to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Wakefield. This is a part-time, permanent opportunity ideal for organised and detail-focused professionals with finance administration experience who are looking for a flexible role within a collaborative team environment. Whether you're exploring finance administrator jobs, accounts administrator roles or part-time finance positions across Wakefield and West Yorkshire, this role offers the opportunity to support the financial operations of a busy consultancy while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The role offers flexible working hours, either Monday to Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm or the hours split across 3-4 working days, making it ideal for someone seeking part-time professional work. Join a respected consultancy delivering professional building consultancy services across Wakefield and the surrounding regions. As a Finance Administrator, you will support the Office Manager and Business Support team in managing financial processes and maintaining accurate financial records for the business.

Working in a busy but supportive office environment, you will assist with invoicing, financial record management and reporting while ensuring that financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately. You will work closely with directors, internal teams, external accountants and suppliers while managing financial processes using Xero. This role is based in the Wakefield office, offering a varied position combining finance administration, organisation and collaboration within a professional consultancy environment.

• Maintaining organised digital and physical financial records
• Managing month-end financial processes using Xero
• Processing accounts payable and reconciling financial transactions
• Monitoring profit and loss reporting and financial data
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and managing HMRC payments
• Raising fee quotes and generating client invoices through Xero
• Recording daily financial transactions and managing expense monitoring
• Uploading subcontractor invoices and obtaining approvals for recharging to clients
• Managing credit control and debt chasing activities
• Liaising with external accountants when required
• Onboarding new clients and suppliers onto financial systems
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Managing job opening forms and closing completed jobs within systems
• Supporting the Directors and Office Manager with financial pipeline tracking
• Maintaining preferred supplier lists and monitoring business expenses
• Supporting company accreditation processes including ISO
  9001 and SSIP audits
• Liaising professionally with internal teams, suppliers and clients
• Assisting with wider business support duties when required, This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy in Wakefield and play an important role supporting financial operations within a professional services business.

As a Part-Time Finance Administrator, you will work within a collaborative Business Support team, contributing to the smooth running of the company's finance processes.

• Previous experience in finance or accounts administration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Professional, friendly and approachable attitude
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with an office based in Wakefield. Known for delivering high-quality professional services including building surveying, architecture, quantity surveying and project management, they have built a strong reputation for professionalism and client satisfaction. Their diverse portfolio spans commercial, residential and mixed-use developments across Wakefield and the wider Yorkshire region. With a collaborative working culture and strong focus on client service, the team works closely together to deliver high-quality consultancy services.

The Wakefield office offers a professional yet friendly environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the continued success of the business.

• Competitive salary (pro-rata, dependent on experience)
• Part-time permanent role
• Flexible working hours:
  Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm, or Hours split across 3-4 working days
• Professional office environment in Wakefield
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to develop finance and administration skills
• Varied role within a growing consultancy business