Office & Finance Administrator Swanage Job Opportunity
Are you looking for an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage? Land & Wave is hiring. We’re an outdoor adventure company based on the Dorset coast, and we’re looking for a brilliant all-rounder to join our Swanage office this April. As an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage, you’ll play a key role in our team.
This is a fixed term contract running from April to the end of September, with a 4 or 5 day working week and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. If you’re organised, reliable, and want a role where every day is a bit different, read on.
What Is the Office & Finance Administrator Role?
Why the Office & Finance Administrator Swanage Role is Perfect for You
The Office & Finance Administrator role at Land & Wave is an office-based position at our Swanage site. You’ll need to be able to travel to and from Swanage each working day.
The Office & Finance Administrator Swanage position requires someone who can manage multiple tasks efficiently.
The focus of the job is office administration, with finance support running alongside it. You’ll be the person who keeps the office ticking, handling enquiries, managing correspondence, and making sure the day-to-day runs smoothly. On the finance side, you’ll be helping the team with invoicing, reconciliations, and general accounts admin.
In your role as an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the office.
It suits someone who enjoys variety, communicates well, and doesn’t need to be told what to do twice.
Office & Finance Administrator Job Details
Your responsibilities as an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage will vary throughout the week, providing plenty of variety.
Job title: Office & Finance Administrator Location: Swanage, Dorset (office-based) Pay: £12.71 per hour Contract type: Fixed term, April to end of September Working pattern: 4 or 5 days per week, 08:30 to 17:00 Weekend working: A couple of weekend days per month, standard across the season
What You’ll Be Doing
As Office & Finance Administrator at Land & Wave, your typical week will include a mix of the following.
Office administration:
- Acting as first point of contact for calls, emails, and general office queries
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating the office day-to-day
- Handling correspondence and keeping digital and physical records organised
- Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc admin as the season gets busy
Finance support:
The Office & Finance Administrator Swanage role is ideal for someone keen to learn and grow.
As part of the Office & Finance Administrator Swanage team, you will help with essential finance functions.
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Supporting accounts payable and receivable
- Helping with bank reconciliations and finance admin within Xero
- Assisting with payment runs and responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers
Is This Office & Finance Administrator Role Right for You?
You don’t need to be a qualified accountant. This role is built for someone who’s strong on admin, comfortable with numbers, and keen to get involved across all areas of the business.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience in an office admin, coordination, or reception role
- Are confident managing a full inbox and juggling several priorities at once
- Have good attention to detail and take care to get things right first time
- Are comfortable with spreadsheets and basic financial processes
- Communicate clearly in writing, by phone, and in person
- Get on with things independently without needing to be chased
Experience with Xero accounting software is useful but not essential. If you’re working towards an AAT or similar finance qualification, that’s a bonus too.
We encourage applications from all who feel they would excel as an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage.
If you are seeking a role as an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage, please reach out to us.
Why Work at Land & Wave in Swanage?
Land & Wave delivers outdoor adventure experiences for schools, corporate groups, and stag and hen parties across the UK. Our Swanage office is the hub that keeps it all running, and it’s a genuinely enjoyable place to work.
The team is sociable, the pace is lively, and because of what we do, there are regular opportunities to get outside and take part in activities beyond your desk. Swanage itself is a pretty special place to spend a summer – if you’re going to be commuting somewhere each day, it’s not a bad spot.
The contract runs from April to the end of September, with potential to extend based on performance and business needs.
How to Apply for the Office & Finance Administrator Job in Swanage
To apply, send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected]. Tell us a bit about your background and why this role appeals to you. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so it’s worth getting in touch sooner rather than later.
You can also take a look at our Instagram to get a better sense of who we are and what we get up to.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job summary: Office & Finance Administrator | Land & Wave | Swanage, Dorset | £12.71/hr | April to September | 4–5 day week | Office-based
This Office & Finance Administrator Swanage position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills.
The Office & Finance Administrator Swanage role runs from April to the end of September.
The benefits of being an Office & Finance Administrator Swanage include a supportive work environment.
