Accounts Administrator – Maternity Cover

1 Year Contract

Contract: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Description

Accounts Administrator- Maternity Cover

Stansted, England

1 Year Contract

Contract: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional to join a busy finance team and play a key role in maintaining day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Running Payroll
• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledger records
• Raising customer invoices and supporting sales ledger activities
• Managing credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Allocating receipts and payments accurately
• Performing bank and cashbook reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Supporting the wider finance function with administrative duties

Requirements

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Previous experience within an Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

Desirable

• AAT qualification (or currently studying)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or fast-paced business environment
• Ability to quickly adapt to established systems and processes

Benefits

• Standard benefits
• Career path

Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Attention to Detail