Finance Administrator – Accounts Payable / Billing
The Role
Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep‑water container port and a key gateway for global trade. We are currently looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance team, supporting the efficient processing of invoices, payments and financial records across the business.
This role provides key support across Accounts Payable and Billing activities, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, systems are maintained, and queries are resolved in a timely manner. You will play an important part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting month‑end processes and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations and with external stakeholders, this role requires strong attention to detail, organisation and the ability to work with high volumes of financial data in a fast‑paced environment.
Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving
We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long term development:
Financial & Security
· Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)
· Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
· Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus
Health & Wellbeing
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
· On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support
Time, Flexibility & Community
· Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies
· Volunteering days supporting our local community
· Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands
Growth & Development
· Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network
Role Overview
Key responsibilities include:
· Process and raise customer invoices across Group companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
· Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct authorisation in line with Delegation of Authority.
· Act as a first point of contact for invoice queries, liaising with customers and colleagues to resolve discrepancies.
· Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and support payment processes.
· Maintain and resolve system holds, reviewing purchase orders and invoices to ensure correct processing.
· Support bank reconciliations and petty cash processes, including expense claims handling.
· Ensure accurate application of rates and tariffs within billing processes.
· Provide support for month‑end activities and ensure financial transactions are completed within agreed timescales.
· Maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
What you need:
· Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths.
· At least 1 year’s experience working within a Finance environment.
· Strong numeracy skills and ability to work accurately with high volumes of financial data.
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
· Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and resolve queries effectively.
Shifts & Pay
· Basic salary: Up to £31,701 depending upon experience
· Hours: 37.5hrs per week – Monday to Friday
Inclusion & Community
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.
As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community‑focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.
Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.
The Recruitment Process - What is involved?
Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role.
- Apply online – share your relevant experience and transferable skills.
- Anonymous shortlisting – all identifiable details are removed before hiring managers review applications.
- Interview & task – scenario-based activity + competency interview.
- Outcome – we aim to update all candidates as soon as possible.
Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.
Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. Our D&I committee oversees multiple employee networks including - Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability and Culture.
Apply Today
Bring your commitment, teamwork and drive—and we’ll give you a career, not just a job.
Pay: Up to £31,701.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
