Trainee Administrator, Group
The Trainee Administrator will support the Global Financial Operations team in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across the Group.
Jersey - Channel Islands
This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who is eager to build strong analytical skills, gain exposure to group-wide operations, and contribute to continuous process improvement and technology transformation initiatives.
Principle Accountabilities
Financial Reporting:
- Support the preparation of weekly and monthly KPI reporting across all jurisdictions.
- Assist in data collection, validation, and analysis to ensure accurate reporting.
- Help maintain dashboards and performance metrics used by senior leadership.
- Contribute to the rollout and implementation of new financial workflows and systems.
- Assist with testing, documenting, and embedding new technology solutions across the Group.
- Provide first-line support for system issues or process queries within the FinOps team.
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Support the integration of new offices and acquired businesses into the Group finance platform.
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Assist with data migration, system onboarding, and process alignment activities.
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Carry out general finance administration tasks to support the global team.
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Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of financial records.
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Help manage shared inboxes, trackers, and recurring FinOps tasks.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
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Good working knowledge of Excel and an interest in developing advanced skills.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with teams across multiple jurisdictions.
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Motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Beneficial (but not required):
- Experience working with financial systems or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Previous exposure to finance, accounting, or data analysis.
- Interest in automation, new technology adoption, or process improvement.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, curious, and willing to ask questions.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Collaborative team player with a positive approach to change.
- Comfortable working with data and new systems.
This role offers excellent progression opportunities within the Global FinOps team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to group-wide reporting, financial systems, automation, process optimisation, the integration of new locations, and cross-jurisdictional finance operations. Support for relevant professional qualifications (e.g., AAT or ACCA foundation level) can be discussed.
Apply Now
To find out more or have a confidential discussion, please email recruitment@hawksford.com or call +44 1534 740000.