Finance Administrator - Faults

Finance Administrator – Faults Wakefield, West Yorkshire Permanent, Full Time Summary: Freedom is recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join our Faults team, based in Wakefield. Working within a small team supporting the NPg Faults workstream, you will play an important part in converting operational activity into accurate financial information for billing. This is a numerically focused role which would suit someone with a strong analytical or mathematical mindset who is confident working with calculations, interrogating information and identifying discrepancies.

This is an office-based role, working five days per week from our Wakefield office. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Process weekly direct labour worksheets and convert completed works into the appropriate schedule of rates for client billing. Review and analyse work submissions to accurately identify the work undertaken and distances produced. Complete calculations including percentage uplifts and square and cubic metre measurements.

Validate subcontractor submissions, identifying discrepancies and liaising with subcontractors regarding amendments where required. Maintain a high level of accuracy across financial information, following a right-first-time approach. Communicate confidently with subcontractors, challenging information or submissions where necessary. Work closely with and provide accurate information to the Senior Manager responsible for the workstream.

Work across multiple systems to process and maintain accurate workstream information. Use Excel to support financial administration, analysis and reporting across the Faults workstream. What we’re looking for: A strong numerical and analytical mindset, with confidence working with calculations and detailed financial information. A minimum Grade C or above in A Level Mathematics. Confidence calculating percentages and working with measurements including square and cubic metre calculations.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review submissions and accurately extract relevant information. Excellent attention to detail and a right-first-time approach to completing work. Confidence communicating with subcontractors and challenging submissions where appropriate. The confidence to liaise with senior managers and provide clear and accurate information. The ability to work across multiple systems and manage competing priorities.

Confidence using Microsoft Excel, with training provided on Freedom's in-house systems. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.