Operations Administrator – Finance / Operations / Purchasing – 3 to 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Oxfordshire
Role: Operations Administrator – Finance / Operations / Purchasing
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: 3–6 Months – Outside IR35
Working Pattern: 4 days per week initially, with flexibility to spread the hours across 5 days and potential to increase to 5 days per week
Company Overview
Our client is a specialist automotive technology business operating within the electrified and sustainable vehicle sector.
As a small and fast-moving organisation, the business requires people who are comfortable working across multiple areas, taking ownership and helping wherever required rather than operating within narrowly defined responsibilities.
They are looking for an experienced Operations Administrator to provide immediate support across Finance, Operations and Purchasing on an initial 3–6 month contract.
The Role
This is a broad, hands-on administration position supporting several areas of the business.
You'll work closely with the management team and take responsibility for a mixture of finance administration, purchasing, supplier coordination and general operational support.
The position would suit an experienced contractor or administrator who is comfortable joining a small business, getting up to speed quickly and taking ownership of a varied workload.
The requirement will initially be 4 days per week, although the same hours can be spread across 5 days if preferred. There is also potential for the requirement to increase to 5 full days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across Finance, Operations and Purchasing.
- Support processing of invoices, expenses and general finance administration.
- Assist with purchase orders and purchasing administration.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, invoices, deliveries and outstanding actions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, finance and operational records.
- Support supplier and procurement processes.
- Assist with reconciliations and financial documentation where required.
- Maintain internal trackers, spreadsheets and business records.
- Coordinate documentation and information between internal teams and external suppliers.
- Identify and follow up outstanding actions.
- Provide general operational and administrative support to the wider business.
- Help improve administrative processes and organisation where appropriate.
- Take on additional responsibilities as priorities change within the business.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within Finance Administration, Operations Administration, Purchasing, Procurement or a similar role.
- Comfortable working across several business functions rather than having a narrowly defined remit.
- Experience with invoices, purchase orders, suppliers and financial administration.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general systems skills.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Able to join a business and get up to speed quickly.
- Experience within a small/SME environment would be advantageous.
- Automotive, engineering, manufacturing or technology experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.
- Previous contract/interim experience would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or contractor looking for a flexible assignment within a small, fast-moving automotive technology business.
The initial contract will be 3–6 months and Outside IR35, starting at 4 days per week, with flexibility around how those hours are structured and the potential to increase to 5 days per week as the requirement develops.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply directly or contact george.taylor@everec.co.uk with any questions.