Accounts Administrator

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Cashbook
  • Process and reconcile all bank and cash transactions.
  • Perform bank and account reconciliations.
  • Complete foreign currency revaluations.
  • Manage petty cash and foreign currency.
  • Support month-end reconciliation activities.
• Sales Ledger & Credit Control
  • Monitor sales invoices.
  • Produce customer statements.
  • Assist with credit control and collection of outstanding payments.
  • Complete month-end sales ledger reconciliations.
• Purchase Ledger
  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
  • Raise purchase orders.
  • Match invoices with supporting documentation.
  • Scan and maintain electronic financial records.
  • Process staff expense claims and corporate card expenditure.
  • Complete month-end purchase ledger reconciliations.
• Payments
  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with company procedures.
  • Assist with creditor account reviews and reconciliations.
• General Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and financial records.
  • Ensure finance procedures and work instructions remain up to date.
  • Support continuous improvement within the finance function.
  • Undertake training as required.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial, payroll and commercially sensitive information.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of five years' experience in transactional accounting across sales, purchase and cash ledgers.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using accounting software.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience supporting month-end processes and reconciliations.
• A professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.

Desirable

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

Benefits

• Discretionary annual profit share bonus
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• Group Income Protection Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service benefit
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Smart casual dress code
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.