Accounts Administrator
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a busy finance team, supporting the Finance Manager across a broad range of accounting and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional accounting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
\nThe Role
\nAs Accounts Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring financial information is processed efficiently and confidentially.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nCashbook
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- Process and reconcile all bank and cash transactions. \n
- Perform bank and account reconciliations. \n
- Complete foreign currency revaluations. \n
- Manage petty cash and foreign currency. \n
- Support month-end reconciliation activities. \n
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
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- Monitor sales invoices. \n
- Produce customer statements. \n
- Assist with credit control and collection of outstanding payments. \n
- Complete month-end sales ledger reconciliations. \n
Purchase Ledger
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- Process supplier invoices and credit notes. \n
- Raise purchase orders. \n
- Match invoices with supporting documentation. \n
- Scan and maintain electronic financial records. \n
- Process staff expense claims and corporate card expenditure. \n
- Complete month-end purchase ledger reconciliations. \n
Payments
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- Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with company procedures. \n
- Assist with creditor account reviews and reconciliations. \n
General Responsibilities
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- Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and financial records. \n
- Ensure finance procedures and work instructions remain up to date. \n
- Support continuous improvement within the finance function. \n
- Undertake training as required. \n
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial, payroll and commercially sensitive information. \n
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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- A minimum of five years' experience in transactional accounting across sales, purchase and cash ledgers. \n
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. \n
- Strong IT skills and confidence using accounting software. \n
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy. \n
- Experience supporting month-end processes and reconciliations. \n
- A professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information. \n
Desirable
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- Experience of implementing or supporting the introduction of a new accounting system. \n
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. \n
Benefits
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- Discretionary annual profit share bonus \n
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays \n
- 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice \n
- Group Income Protection Insurance \n
- Private Medical Insurance \n
- Death in Service benefit \n
- Electric Vehicle Scheme \n
- Smart casual dress code \n
- Ongoing training and development opportunities \n
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
