Finance and Administration Officer

Finance & Administration Officer £29,064 - £31,537 per annum, Burgess Hill, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, Permanent, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, additional benefits The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Administration Officer to join a well‑established organisation within a finance and corporate services function. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Corporate Services, this is a blended role with a strong focus on finance (approximately 80%) alongside administrative support (approximately 20%) for the wider corporate services function. The Finance & Administration Officer will play a key role in ensuring financial processes are accurate, compliant and efficient, while also supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office environment. Processing and maintaining sales ledger, purchase ledger and cash book transactions Raising and managing purchase orders and invoices using accounting systems Supporting payroll processing including starters, leavers, changes and statutory deductions Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes Supporting budget monitoring, audits and financial compliance activities Liaising with suppliers, internal teams and external organisations on finance and payroll matters Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring confidentiality at all times Providing administrative support across the corporate services function Coordinating meeting arrangements and hospitality requirements Managing office supplies and ensuring the workplace remains organised and well maintainedRequirements The successful Finance & Administration Officer will have previous experience in a finance, payroll or administration-based role, with a solid understanding of accounting and payroll processes highly desirable. Experience using accounting and payroll systems would be highly advantageous, along with strong Excel skills. You will be organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing a varied workload across both finance and administrative responsibilities. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly as the role can involve a customer‑facing element at times. Experience within a public sector or local authority environment and relevant qualifications such as AAT or payroll certification would be desirable. This role could suit someone who has worked as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or Payroll Administrator. Company Information You will be joining a well‑established public sector organisation focused on delivering high‑quality services to its local community. The organisation promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment, with strong values around professionalism, compliance and continuous improvement. Package £29,064 - £31,537 per annum 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Stable, long-term public sector role Supportive and structured working environment Opportunities to develop within finance and corporate servicesTravail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion