Finance and Operations Administrator

Job Type: Full-time or part time (minimum 30 hours per week)Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum FTE (depending on experience)We offer a competitive salary package aligned with current market rates for this role. The final offer will reflect your skills, experience, and qualifications, alongside our commitment to internal equity.Location:North Devon, Exeter or TivertonThis is a hybrid role where youll mainly work from home, with travel for meetings.About usWere a full-service HR consultancy that partners with clients to help their people and businesses thrive. Sometimes we act as their in-house HR team, sometimes as an extension of their existing people team but always as a trusted partner that genuinely cares.We believe people are the foundation of every businesss success. Our job is to help clients create workplaces where everyone can do their best work.What you'll be doingAs our Finance and Operations Administrator, youll play a key role in keeping the heart of Fitzgerald running smoothly. Youll support the Finance and Operations team with the day-to-day processes that keep everything organised, accurate and on track. From credit control and payroll support to systems, HR and client administration, youll be right at the centre of the work that helps the business operate effectively.Youll prepare documents, maintain records, support financial and compliance reporting, and help keep our systems up to date. Youll also play an important part in keeping communication flowing, from responding to internal queries to supporting clients with onboarding, timesheets and essential information.This means youll:Support credit control activities and bookkeeping tasks, helping us keep cashflow healthy and records accurate.Prepare invoices, expenses and financial statements for review, making sure everything reconciles properly.Assist with financial reporting and compliance, producing clear and timely information.Help with routine finance queries and data updates.Assist with payroll preparation for Fitzgerald and our clients, updating payroll records cleanly and accurately.Liaise with clients, accountants and system providers to support smooth payroll processes.Keep employee and client records up to date across our systems, including setting up new starters and new clients.Support colleagues with systems queries and help maintain data accuracy across internal platforms.Provide HR administration support, preparing documents, posting job roles, scheduling interviews and helping with onboarding.Produce timesheet information for billing and prepare terms of service and schedules of work for review.Support operational processes, team inboxes and general business administration to help keep everything running smoothly.Pitch in with wider projects, logistics and day-to-day tasks so colleagues have what they need to deliver great work.No two days will look exactly the same, but every day youll make sure the details are right and the work keeps moving.About youYoull bring experience in finance, payroll or operations administration, and youll be confident working with numbers, data and detailed information. Youll have supported bookkeeping, invoicing or credit control processes before, and youll understand how important accuracy and organisation are in a busy operational role. Youll also have some experience supporting payroll, whether thats preparing information, updating records or coordinating with clients and system providers.Youll be someone who naturally keeps things tidy and running smoothly. Youll enjoy organising, prioritising and planning ahead, and youll be comfortable juggling different tasks without losing sight of the detail. Strong communication skills are important too. Youll be clear, friendly and confident; whether youre responding to queries or creating documents others rely on.Relationships matter to you. Youll work fairly and openly with others, building trust through being reliable and approachable. Youll be curious, keen to learn, and willing to pitch in where needed so the team can deliver great work. Youll also be comfortable using technology, from Outlook and Excel to online systems and platforms, and youll hold a UK driving licence so you can travel when required.Above all, youll take pride in doing things properly. Youll care about quality and accuracy and youll play your part in helping the business operate smoothly every single day.The Perks:Were probably biased, but we think this role is exciting, interesting, fun, challenging, full of growth opportunities we could go on. All that aside, we also offer:Competitive salary, 30,000 - 35,000 FTE25 days annual leave to start, rising to 27 after one year and 29 after two years, plus bank holidaysCareer qualifications supported and paid for where relevant with progression and development opportunitiesMonthly homeworking allowance and all equipment providedFlexible working patterns to make sure you have a good balance between your work and home lifePension scheme options (including salary sacrifice) and 4% employer pension contributions, with a minimum of 4% employee contributionsLife assurance at four times basic salaryShopping discounts platform, flu vaccinations and technology and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemesMedicash health cash plan and wellbeing benefits (including EAP)Enhanced family leave and twice yearly all staff get togethersUnlimited remote GP appointments available 24/7A growing, progressive business with people at its heartOur promise to our peopleAt Fitzgerald, we think one-size-fits-all doesnt make anyone look good. Instead, we promise to make space for you to bring your whole self to work, not just your job title.Job titles change, after all. Working here, in time yours might too. Were betting the future of our business on each of us, so we dont just talk about development we invest in it. Specifically, we invest in you.So if you want to learn something new or deepen your expertise, you do the work and well support you all the way. Because when you get better at what you do, so do we.And when life throws curveballs - which it always will - well make sure youve got the flexibility and support you need. We understand that time to rest and recharge is important and well make sure you get it, along with a work/life balance that always treats you like an adult (and trusts you accordingly).Because we want everyone here to play a big part in what comes next for Fitzgerald, to build our future, be involved in decisions, and be valued for your input.Were Fitzgerald. We do work that works for you. #WorkthatworksforyouHow to apply:If this sounds like your kind of role, APPLY NOW (you'll be redirected to our careers site) we cant wait to hear from you.Our application process helps you get to know us just as much as it helps us get to know you. It includes a short online assessment, a virtual interview, psychometric testing, and a concluding in-person meeting.Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Created: 2025-12-12