Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator – Scape Finance Team

Location: Harrogate
Hours: 35 hours per week, core hours 10am-4pm (4 days office based)

Overview:
The Scape UK finance team, based in Harrogate, provides accounting and finance to our UK assets, including management companies, operational assets, and development assets. The team’s work includes investor reporting, management accounting, statutory reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

The Role:
We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Administrator to join our team. This role supports the finance department with day‑to‑day administrative and financial tasks, ensuring the smooth running of key processes across accounts, office management, and supplier relations.

• Post and process purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
• Liaise with the business to chase purchase orders, confirm coding and cost splits, and ensure approvals are completed in line with company policy.
• Raise purchase orders on behalf of the Finance team.
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries and escalating when necessary.
• Send out supplier remittances and assist with payment runs.
• Handle supplier call backs.
• Ensure supplier bank details are periodically reviewed and verified within the finance system to maintain data accuracy and reduce risk.
• Sort and distribute post to relevant departments.
• Manage Amazon and other office supply orders, ensuring stock levels and budgets are maintained.
• Support general office administration tasks as needed.
• Organise team socials and events.
• Provide ad‑hoc admin support as needed.

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
• Experience with finance systems or accounting software is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A team player with a can‑do attitude and willingness to get involved in a variety of tasks.

• Birthday day off*
• Charity day off*
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme*
• Long service awards for our loyal employees
• Health Cashplan*
• Maternity + Paternity benefits*
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Enrolment onto the Scape Pension Scheme*
• Team socials!!

Scape are one of the largest purpose‑build student accommodation operators and managers in the world. In the UK we manage over 5,000 student beds and have big plans to grow that further. We partner with institutions that push the boundaries in education, supporting students throughout their university journey and beyond.