Job Title: Account and Administrative Co-Ordinator Location:
Freightlink Europe, Listers Road, Halifax HX3 7XA
Responsible to: Peoples and Governance Director
Hours: 40 hours / week
Position overview: We are looking for a detail-orientated and organized Accounts and Administrative co-ordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of financial and administrative tasks, supporting day-to-day operations. This role is essential in ensuring our financial accuracy, smooth office functions, and effective support to the Peoples and Governance Director and across departments
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Duties
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with payroll calculation.
• Prepare and send customer invoices and statements
• Credit control
• Assist with preparation of reports and documentation as required
• Maintain and manage general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
Administration Duties Duties may include all or some of the below
• Organize and maintain office records, both digital and physical, ensuring accessibility.
• Coordinate office supplies and inventory, ordering as necessary.
• Handle incoming communications (phone, email) and direct as appropriate.
• Assist with onboarding new employees, including setting up workspaces and IT access.
• organise and manage administrative tasks, ensuring efficient office operations
• Provide administrative support to management and other team members as required.
• Assistance with the processing of insurance claims
• Collaborate with team members to support various projects and initiatives Requirements
• A qualification in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field would be an advantage, but not a necessity where evidence of work experience can be provided and supported by references.
• Proficiency in sage is highly desirable • Strong data entry skills, with a keen eye for details
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• A proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, is highly desirable
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize work.
Why Join Us? This is a varied role. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a thriving organisation, which values hard-working, fun-loving employees then we encourage you to apply for this exciting position