Accounts Administration Assistant

Recruiter
Reed
Location
Newport
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
21 October 2026
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Job description

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the finance shared services team of a highly successful global organisation operating within a fast-paced, technology-led environment.

This 12-month fixed-term position has been created to support the continued growth of the European Shared Service Centre and offers the chance to become part of a collaborative finance team supporting multiple international business entities.

The Role

As a Travel & Expense (T&E) Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely audit of employee travel and expense claims, providing support with payment activities, and delivering excellent customer service to stakeholders across the business.

Working within a dedicated team, you will help maintain compliance with company policies, resolve employee queries and contribute to the smooth operation of the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Auditing travel and expense submissions in line with company policies and internal controls
Reviewing and resolving employee and stakeholder queries relating to expenses and financial transactions
Supporting regular payment runs across multiple entities
Assisting with month-end and year-end finance processes
Supporting the preparation of financial reports and documentation
Investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintaining employee data in accordance with data protection requirements
Working closely with colleagues and other departments to support efficient financial operations
Contributing to process improvements, training and knowledge-sharing activities
Supporting wider shared service centre activities as required
Occasional travel to support finance projects and system implementations

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

Previous experience within a transactional finance environment
Experience using a Travel & Expense platform such as Concur, Chrome River or SAP
ERP system experience, with SAP highly desirable
Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
A positive, customer-focused mindset

Qualifications

Prior experience in finance administration, accounts payable or transactional finance preferred
AAT studies or qualification would be advantageous but are not essential

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Annual bonus opportunity
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to a global finance function within a growing international organisation
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects

Location

This is a hybrid position based in South Wales. Following an initial training period of approximately 12 weeks, the role will operate on a 3 days office / 2 days home working basis.

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