Accounts Administrator in Frodsham

We’re a busy, growing survey team that provide measured surveys, underground utility detection and 3D models to the architecture, construction and civil engineering sectors. We’re looking for a Financial Accounts Administrator to provide accounting and financial support to our team in Frodsham, Monday to Thursday. We’re looking for an energetic self‑starter, someone that is curious with a can‑do attitude and who enjoys working in a small business with a breadth of responsibility. You must have a financial background, be highly organised with a high attention to detail and be interested in software systems. We’re also looking for a team player who understands ISO compliance and can keep the financial systems up to date and compliant. Note: this is not purely a data entry role.

Responsibilities

• Sales and purchase invoicing with regular bank reconciliation.
• Credit chasing and regular liaison with clients.
• Sub‑contractor organisation, onboarding and payment review.
• Negotiate and manage annual contract renewal terms.
• Supplier organisation, onboarding and payment reports.
• Monthly analysis of supplier invoices for variation in expenses.
• Monthly supplier variance reporting.
• Quarterly VAT reports and submission to HMRC.
• Compile weekly and monthly financial and sales reports and collate information for external accountants and management team, at year end.
• Compile and present financial Key Performance Indicators at the monthly staff meeting.
• Compile reports for Powers’ ISO standards such as carbon emissions reports, take part in audits and keep systems up to date.
• Submit monthly payroll journal on Xero.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers.

Financial Reporting

• Complete weekly sales and supplier payment reports, cash flow spreadsheets, management accounts (responsible for the Profit & Loss report), monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and sales forecast reports.
• Compile and maintain Environmental Carbon Emissions data.
• Compile any other weekly and monthly reports to senior management as required.
• Update all company monthly monitoring spreadsheets.

Compliance

• Maintain Powers’ documented information on construction portals and platforms.
• Take part in annual ISO audits to ensure compliance.
• Run finance audits according to the audit schedule.
• Maintain Calibration Registers and Hazardous Waste Register.

Experience and Skills Required

• Finance software experience.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• AAT level 3 or similar financial qualification.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑orientated environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using MS Office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in construction desirable.

Benefits

• 4‑day week – Monday to Thursday.
• Quarterly bonus if performance targets achieved.
• Professional membership paid.
• Support with further training and development.
• 23.5 days holiday (includes bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Casual dress.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Free on‑site parking.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and pro‑rated to agreed hours. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and Positive Work Environment policies.