Accounts Administrator in Colchester

Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who is looking for a part-time Accounts Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis, working 20 hours per week at their site just north of Colchester, Essex. You will also spend one day per week at their associated company in CO5.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
• Free Parking: Onsite parking available
• Employee extras: Staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment, development opportunities, and involvement in an exciting, expanding food brand

About the role:

As a part-time Accounts Administrator, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, including purchase and sales ledger processing, supplier and customer management, and wider finance administration. You will also provide general administrative support across the business, including one day per week at their associated company in CO5 to assist with weighbridge tickets and invoicing. This part-time role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow as the finance function develops. Working hours are flexible across 5 days, typically 10am – 2pm, with start times negotiable.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ledger Management: Process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders/delivery notes, code to correct accounts, reconcile statements, and assist with month-end purchase and sales ledger close.
• Payment Processing: Collate monthly payment runs for approval and maintain up-to-date supplier records.
• Bank and Credit Support: Post bank transactions, assist with credit card reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Ad-Hoc Finance Tasks: Assist the finance team with reporting and other miscellaneous finance duties as required.
• Administrative Support: Provide general office administration, maintain organised digital and paper filing systems, and support the finance team’s daily operations.
• Reception & Communication: Answer phone calls, handle internal and external queries, and support data entry and document management.

About you:

As a part-time Accounts Administrator, you will be a reliable, proactive, and organised finance professional, comfortable working in a busy SME environment. You will have previous experience in ledger processing or accounts support, strong attention to detail, excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams. You must be confident with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, have experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Orderwise, or KeyPrime, and possess a confident telephone manner and a full driving licence. Experience in an SME environment, manufacturing, food production, or FMCG is desirable, as is an AAT qualification or working towards one. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural location.

About them:

They are a family-run, independent farm, proudly growing their own potatoes since 2006 and transforming them into premium, hand-cooked crisps made entirely on site. As they strive to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral crisp producer, they are looking for passionate, talented individuals who value quality, sustainability, and innovation. With a significant new contract recently secured, their business is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, offering excellent opportunities to be part of their expanding team.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this part-time Accounts Administrator role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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