Finance Administrator
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newport |
| Area | Wales, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £270 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 13th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7633 - PSR1JP00104672 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Finance Administrator to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be based in Newport.
Job Summary:
Essential
- Sole UK National.
- Accounts Payable and invoice processing experience.
- Invoice-to-purchase order matching.
- Supplier and stakeholder relationship management.
- Reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with finance systems (ideally Oracle Fusion).
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Description:
As part of the Accounts Payable team you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and liaising with the business and suppliers when resolving invoices that have been placed on hold.
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and sitting within the wider Finance, Planning and Performance (FPP) directorate you will be allocated a group of suppliers, for who, you will be the first point of contact in all aspects of payables matters. As a member of the Accounts Payable team, you will participate in a weekly rota to encompass inbox monitoring, preparing documentation for payment runs and applying appropriate accounting treatment to invoices received that day. You will validate invoices processed by AP colleagues each day, providing assurance that data entry is accurate for each invoice before they are selected for payment. You will also reconcile supplier statements to invoices received and take action when necessary to ensure all outstanding supplier invoices have been received.
Invoices are processed on an Oracle Fusion finance system, you will be expected to review and update weekly excel reports when resolving invoices placed on payment hold and Sharepoint is used to create and share documents with the business.
Whilst flexible working is available, business needs must take priority and you will be expected to provide phone cover on specific days to meet stakeholder’s expectations.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Sole UK National.
