At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: Join a successful and growing organisation with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Stable, long-term career opportunity with exposure to diverse accounting responsibilities.
- Why this job: Broaden your accounting knowledge in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Previous finance administration experience and strong numerical skills required.
Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop your career within a successful and growing business? We are recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join a busy finance team, supporting the day-to-day accounting activities of a well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to broaden their accounting knowledge.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end reporting, and ensuring effective financial controls across the business. You'll work closely with colleagues across various departments while contributing to the smooth operation of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments
- Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts
- Managing sales ledger activities, including invoicing and credit notes
- Supporting credit control and debtor management processes
- Assisting with month-end reporting and account reconciliations
- Preparing VAT-related information and financial reports
- Completing cash, stock, petty cash and credit card reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
- Providing support across the wider finance team as required
- Working with Sage and Microsoft Excel to produce reports and analysis
About You
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or accounting administration role
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience using accounting software packages such as Sage
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Effective communication skills and a proactive approach
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £27,000
- Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
- Stable, long-term career opportunity within a successful business
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Accounts Administrator in Newtownards employer: Hays
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