About the job
Finance Administrator | Anglepoise - Leading Lighting Design and Manufacturer | Denmead, Hampshire | Hybrid working | £30K - £33K (depending on experience) + excellent benefits
Closing Date - 20th March 2026
Excellent opportunity to elevate your financial career at this heritage British Lighting Designer and Manufacturer.
Anglepoise is now seeking an experienced and passionate Finance Administrator in a dynamic and varied role supporting the Finance team across our global businesses.
This position is open to all with direct experience in day to day finance administration.
Ideal for someone with + two years of hands-on experience who is happiest in accounting packages, spreadsheets and the fine details.
About Anglepoise
Anglepoise has been solving lighting problems for over 90 years.
We design lamps to be used, reused, repaired and handed on. Not thrown away.
As a B Corp we apply a social and environmental lens to the decisions we make, including how we show up online and how we grow.
Our Finance Administrator role sits at the core of the business, supporting the smooth running of our financial operations and helping ensure our numbers are all present and correct. From processing orders and invoices to keeping our accounts accurate and up to date, this is a role where precision matters.
Less spreadsheet stress. More financial finesse.
About the role
You'll take ownership of core financial processes, support accurate reporting, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience, make a real impact, and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Key responsibilities
Financial Processing
Processing purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders
Raising and issuing sales invoices
Raising credit notes for returns and refunds
Posting receipts and payments in accounting software (e.g. Sage200)
Posting intercompany recharges
Managing credit control and chasing overdue debts
Reconciling supplier statements
Processing employee expenses
Bank & Cash Management
Working with multiple currencies
Administering CIF – (Confidential Invoice Financing)
Performing bank reconciliations
Monitoring daily cash position
Preparing payment runs (with bank transfers)
Reporting & Support
Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation
Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll)
Maintaining fixed asset register
Supporting budget tracking and variance reporting
Providing financial data and reports to Sales and Management teams
Assisting in VAT / Sales Tax reporting
Compliance & Administration
Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls
Supporting year-end audit preparation
Handling finance-related queries from suppliers and customers
Collaborate closely with Customer Support, Sales, Marketing, and external partners for smooth operations and transactions
Systems & Controls
Maintaining accounting system data accuracy
Stock and Inventory Management
Setting up new suppliers / customers
Assisting with process improvements
Supporting finance system integrations where relevant
Bring a B-Corp mindset — reduce waste, improve experience and help build a responsible brand
About you
We are looking for someone who's "passionate about the numbers and the details" and strives to deliver excellent customer experience to all they work with.
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+2 Years experience in a finance team within a direct retail, wholesale or digital e-commerce business
AAT Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
Hands-on experience with at least one of: Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks
Strong Excel skills. Comfortable with pivot tables, lookups, filters and building tidy, well-labelled sheets
Comfortable working with multiple systems
Maintain a positive and professional attitude
Highly motivated, self-starter with a hands-on attitude
Excellent communication skills
Committed to personal and professional growth
Set high standards of performance
Assume additional responsibility without being asked
Follow through with commitments and foster mutual trust with colleagues
Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
What's in it for you?
This role offers a broad range of experience in a friendly, inclusive small business environment and a welcoming company culture. Our investment and support for our employees is outstanding, with a strong focus on learning and development, and our extensive benefits include:
Competitive salary
Contributory pension
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Allowance for personal development and training
Employee discounts and benefits across 1000's of high street providers
Access to Healthcare scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities and events
Cycle to work scheme
Casual Dress
Paid community day each year (for charitable working)
Service awards after 5 years