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Posted 21 July, 2026

Accounts Administrator

MP Recruitment
Bicester, ENG, GB Full Time

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.

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The Role

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As 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Cashbook

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  • Process and reconcile all bank and cash transactions.
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  • Perform bank and account reconciliations.
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  • Complete foreign currency revaluations.
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  • Manage petty cash and foreign currency.
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  • Support month-end reconciliation activities.
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Sales Ledger & Credit Control

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  • Monitor sales invoices.
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  • Produce customer statements.
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  • Assist with credit control and collection of outstanding payments.
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  • Complete month-end sales ledger reconciliations.
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Purchase Ledger

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  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
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  • Raise purchase orders.
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  • Match invoices with supporting documentation.
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  • Scan and maintain electronic financial records.
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  • Process staff expense claims and corporate card expenditure.
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  • Complete month-end purchase ledger reconciliations.
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Payments

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  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with company procedures.
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  • Assist with creditor account reviews and reconciliations.
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General Responsibilities

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  • Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and financial records.
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  • Ensure finance procedures and work instructions remain up to date.
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  • Support continuous improvement within the finance function.
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  • Undertake training as required.
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  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial, payroll and commercially sensitive information.
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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.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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  • Strong IT skills and confidence using accounting software.
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  • The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
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  • Experience supporting month-end processes and reconciliations.
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  • A professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.
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Desirable

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  • Experience of implementing or supporting the introduction of a new accounting system.
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  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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Benefits

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  • Discretionary annual profit share bonus
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  • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
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  • Group Income Protection Insurance
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  • Private Medical Insurance
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  • Death in Service benefit
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  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
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  • Smart casual dress code
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  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.