Job Description

Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to for a Finance Administrator to join our team based at our Head Office in Abbots Leigh. This key role is responsible for supporting the sales ledger function for both Freeways and Freeways Trust.

You will be responsible for ensuring that sales invoices are raised and settled in accordance with appropriate timescales for an agreed set of customer accounts.

This is a hybrid working role and requires the successful candidate to be based in the office for a minimum of 60% of their working time to provide effective delivery of invoices and day-to-day support to the team and wider charity. Ample free parking is available on site.

As part of our Finance Team, you will:

ensure the timely production of regular and ad-hoc invoices on a monthly basis for an agreed set of customer accounts

oversee the maintenance of customer records to ensure they are kept up-to-date and accurate

reconcile customer accounts monthly and complete credit control duties to ensure all accounts are settled within our terms

carry out month-end sales ledger processes to ensure that month-end reports are produced, authorised and filed

carry out internal financial monitoring visits in our services and prepare reports to management on findings

assist in the preparation of regular petty cash reconciliations and prepare information for bank runs

contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting

About You

You will be an experienced finance administrator with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and exemplary attention to detail. You are motivated by deadlines and can meticulously plan your time, demonstrating good administration and organisation skills. Experience within the charity or public sector is desirable.

You will also have:

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Experience with computerised accounting systems (e.g. Access Financials, Dimensions)

A commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of financial governance

The ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues

Benefits in return, you will receive:

28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata

Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)

Excellent induction and training

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to the rules of the scheme)

Family friendly/work-life balance policies

Free DBS check every 3 years

Occupational health provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a range of discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme

About Us

Freeways is a charity which has been in operation since 1987 and employs approximately 300 staff. We run a number of residential (care) homes, supported living flats and community support across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our Head Office in Abbots Leigh is co-located with a day centre and hydrotherapy pool. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. #IND01

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.

For more information please call us on 01275 372109 or visit www.freeways.org.uk

Closing date: 10 December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 26,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS8 3RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Finance Admin: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bristol BS8 3RA (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS8 3RA