via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Finance Administrator

Consortia
Taunton Full-time GBP 27,500 – 29,500
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You like seeing a bank reconciliation balance to the penny and knowing your work keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

As a Finance Administrator you’ll be part of a finance team where you’re treated as an individual, supported with training, and given room to progress.

You’ll step into a well-defined Finance Administrator role from day one, with the chance to grow towards senior finance or wider roles over time.

What You'll Do

  • Own day-to-day finance administration for a portfolio of businesses, from purchase and sales ledger through to monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Keep cash flowing by managing credit control and arrears in a timely, methodical way, working to resolve issues professionally.

  • Process supplier invoices and payments accurately through banking and management systems, ensuring everything is authorised and paid on time.

  • Support the Finance Team Leader with budgets, year-end accounts and financial analysis for director meetings, including liaising with external accountants.

  • Be a trusted contact for all stake holders handling finance queries with patience, clarity and a confident telephone manner.

  • Help refine and improve financial controls and data accuracy as the business grows, suggesting better ways of working where you see them.

What You'll Bring
  • You have solid finance or bookkeeping experience, including bank reconciliations and purchase/sales ledger work.

  • You use Microsoft Office confidently, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

  • You take a methodical, organised approach with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, even when working to tight deadlines.

  • You communicate clearly in writing and verbally, with a professional telephone manner and the confidence to speak with team members and directors alike.

  • You are professional, reliable and collaborative, self-motivated and dependable, with a strong attendance record and a desire to build a long-term career.

What's On Offer
  • Salary £27,500 - £29,500 with the top end available for those with experience from book keeping or accountancy practices (irrespective of length of time in the organisations).

  • Working closely with an experienced Finance Team Leader and a supportive finance team.

  • Structured training and development

  • Clear routes to progress within finance towards Finance Team Supervisor or Team Leader, or to move into wider operations roles as opportunities arise.

  • A personal yet professional culture where you’re treated as an individual, with regular company social events, proper IT systems and a genuinely positive working atmosphere.

  • If you’re a Finance Administrator who wants to deepen your skills in a supportive, people-first business where accuracy really matters, please apply.

Key Information

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Location: Taunton, Somerset, South West

Work Policy: On-Site

Salary: £27,500 - £29,500

Benefits: Pension scheme; private medical insurance after six-month probation; training and progression opportunities; regular social events; supportive office culture.

Sofee is an AI recruitment platform backed by a recruitment group with 20 years experience. If this Finance Administrator job in Taunton doesn't align with your preferences, but you are open to exploring other opportunities, please still register by applying to this role so Sofee can match you to other requirements.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may need to reach out to you to clarify additional details about your background so please do look out for an invite to your portal if you are selected.

Pay: £27,500.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Employee discount

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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