Finance Administration Officer

Temporary - Finance Administration Officer to join our team in Manchester on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

Make a difference with Penny Post Credit Union/Voyager Alliance Credit Union.

At Penny Post Credit Union, we pride ourselves on looking after our members and their money.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, reliable and has a keen eye for detail to play an important role in supporting our day-to-day financial operations.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems and providing excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience in a finance role would be an advantage, but it is not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

About the role

As Finance Administration Officer, you will help ensure that member payments, payroll deductions and invoices are processed accurately, securely and on time.

Working closely with the Finance Lead, and colleagues across the organisation and external payroll partners, you will maintain accurate financial records, complete daily reconciliations and ensure transactions are processed in line with our policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include

• Processing member payments, member payroll deductions, Direct Debits, Standing Orders, loan repayments and card transactions.

• Maintaining bank records, monitoring account balances and providing daily financial updates.

• Completing daily reconciliations and processing invoices using SAGE.

• Managing payroll deduction amendments and liaising with payroll partners to resolve queries.

• Responding to member enquiries by telephone, email and face to face, providing a helpful and professional service.

• Reviewing Bacs reports and preparing financial reports for internal teams.

• Carrying out anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud checks, escalating any concerns appropriately.

• Maintaining accurate records and handling information securely in accordance with data protection requirements.

Why join Penny Post Credit Union?

At Penny Post Credit Union, you will be part of an organisation that puts its members first. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the protection of members' money, support the smooth running of our financial operations and help us deliver a reliable, trusted service.

If you are detail-oriented, motivated and looking for an opportunity to develop your finance administration skills within a supportive team, we would welcome your application.