Finance Administrator

Freedom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Salary from £30k+ (DOE) plus Flexible Benefits

Summary
Freedom’s Networks team is seeking a Finance Administrator to join our Wakefield office. You’ll play a key role in supporting our Cable Engineering Services Contract, ensuring subcontractors are paid on time, invoices are processed efficiently, and month-end procedures run smoothly.

At Freedom, we believe in empowering our people and fostering a collaborative, dynamic environment. You’ll be part of a team that values your contributions, supports your development, and offers opportunities for career growth within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Some of the key deliverables

• Work closely with the delivery team to ensure all subcontractors are paid on time and in line with framework requirements.
• Raise and process invoices in a timely manner, ensuring all month-end deadlines are met.
  Review and process client-returned documentation to ensure accurate job completions are recorded in the work management system.
• Assist with commercial and financial processes during month-end, ensuring all reports and records are up to date.
• Raise Purchase Orders as required and support procurement processes.
  Provide commercial and administrative support for Works Management Systems and other IT platforms.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the framework to ensure smooth operations and a high level of service.
• Conduct post-audits of works commercially completed and help raise client applications.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficient in using finance systems and software.
• Previous experience in finance administration (payroll, accounts payable, credit control, or similar roles) is desirable.
• Ability to manage high volumes of invoicing and payment processing.
• Experience using work management systems is a plus.
• Understanding of Purchase Order processes would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holidays depending on role (Options to buy & sell)
• 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.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.