Finance Administrator

We’re looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Chorley based team!

Location: Chorley – We offer hybrid working, with home-working days to be discussed at interview stage.

Salary: From £27,000 (depending on experience)

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term contract

Working closely with the Finance Administration Manager, you’ll be responsible for the administration of our core contract management system, helping to ensure customers are invoiced and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing transactional data in a timely and accurate manner, including project set-up, raising of purchase orders, timesheet management and detailed cost and revenue allocation
• Driving quality and continuous improvement in respect of processes and service delivery
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial and commercial master data
• Liaising with operational and commercial colleagues and setting up system and report based controls to ensure data held is current and verified
• Working with commercial and finance colleagues to embed accurate cashflow reports
• Maintaining structured data and backup repository
• Query resolution and escalation
• Working with customers and suppliers to develop and foster positive working relationships
• Ensuring key reconciliations are performed to a high standard and within agreed timelines
• Supporting the delivery of information during client and company audits

Skills & Experience:

• A strong business or finance administration mindset, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in database administration or a transactional finance role, such as AP or AR, ideally within a complex organisation.
• Experience of identifying and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using large ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Confidence working with high volumes of data.
• Previous knowledge of NetSuite and/or Proscope would be advantageous, but isn’t essential.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to quickly understand requests and use your initiative to deliver.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car or allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.