Finance and Administration Assistant
Salary £ £12.71 -£13.21 per hour depending on experience
St Peters Garden Centre
Vacancy listed 2025-07-07
Application deadline 2025-07-31
Details
St Peters is proud to be a family run Garden Centre which specialises not only in beautiful plants but is a destination for all the family. We are a local employer of choice who has strong sustainability and environmental focus.

We boast a top quality restaurant, a first class farm shop and butchery and a beautiful outdoor living, home and gift department . In addition we have Poppy's Farm, an outdoor farm area and cafe where you can enjoy a cuppa amongst our pigs, goats and chickens, lake & nature trail. Our Yurt hosts a whole manner of wellbeing and recreational activities and workshops for children, adults and gardeners alike. The Yurt also hosts private functions. There is something for everyone!
 
The Finance and Administration team are an integral support service to the smooth operation of the garden centre and we are looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Assistant to join the team.
 
This is a part time role of 18 hours per week.  The days required are Monday, Thursday & Friday but we can be flexible on how the hours are allocated across the 3 days.  The ideal candidate would be somebody who is flexible across these days and hours as there is a possibility for additional hours at peak times.
 
Although focused on cash floats, tills and banking, it would be an advantage if you possess proven payroll skills which you could bring to the team.
 
The successful candidate would need to sign a confidentiality agreement as they would have access to sensitive data and reference checks demonstrating you have successfully worked in a similar position will be required.
 
Want to join a local employer and be a fundamental part of the St Peters Garden Centre team?  
 
Check out the job description and person specification and  if you think you have got what it takes please click the link and send us your CV with a covering letter telling us why you are the right person for the role.

 Key Responsibilities   
  •  All cash floats across the business 
  •  Reconciliation of takings from all tills on a daily / weekly banking
  • Preparation of banking 
  • Monitoring safe / cash levels within business 
  • Managing petty cash float & reconciliation
  • Reconciliation of vouchers (St Peters & HTA) 
  • Payroll assistant to Finance Manager as an when required
 
Main Tasks 
  • Preparation of till floats following agreed procedure/replenishing cash
  • Counting till takings, recording on cash sheet & reconciling at month end 
  • Investigating till discrepancies
  • Organising cash ready for deposit to bank 
  • Completing safe checks 
  • Counting, reconciling, and replenishing petty cash 
  • Reconciling vouchers to cash sheet 
  • Returning vouchers to HTA for re-imbursement 
  • Managing hospitality tips (cash & card)
  •  Payroll Assistance and cover for payrolls as an when required
 
Other tasks & duties to be covered by the team 
  • First Aid equipment - Weekly first aid checks, replenish & order
  • Ordering of uniform & name badges for all departments ·        Ordering of stationery 
  • Ordering of stamps, gift cards & vouchers 
  • Dealing with incoming & outgoing post 
  •  General administration

Person Specification
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 5 and above
  • Experience in cash handling and tills
  • Experience in Payroll systems (Sage 50)
  • Experience in HR time and attendance systems
  • A positive 'can do' attitude and a team player who enjoys supporting those around them.  Excellent attention to detail is essential.



Benefits

Pension
Employee Discount
Free Staff Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
28 Days annual leave with an extra day after 5 years service

Notes

This a part time role 18 hours per week. The days required are Monday, Thursday and Friday but we can be flexible on how the hours are allocated across the 3 days. Ability to flex up hours during peak times is also desirable. Candidates with proven Payroll experience would have an advantage during the selection process.

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