Location: Office-based in Kirkby in Ashfield
Hours: Flexible over 4 or 5 days or across the week
(8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 30-minute break)
Salary: Up to £30,000
Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract, subject to review every 3 months
Free parking
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to provide maternity cover on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team and take responsibility for a wide range of accounting duties, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts, including journaling to trial balance and analysis of key monthly costs
* Payment Processing: Manage monthly bulk payment cycles and raise ad-hoc payments as required
* Reconciliations: Perform supplier and key customer reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and sales/purchase ledger reconciliations
* Reporting: Input data into group reporting systems and prepare aged debtor reports with detailed bi-weekly email explanations
* Purchase Order Management: Create and process purchase orders, ensuring proper purchase order control, invoice checking, authorisation, and payment approvals
* Petty Cash: Manage petty cash and journal entries
* Communication: Handle incoming calls and resolve general queries regarding purchases, payments, and accounting issues
* Compliance: Maintain internal supplier lists and records, ensuring certificates and questionnaires are up to date
* Stock Control: Prepare and submit stock takes
Ad-Hoc Tasks:
* Filing: Maintain accurate financial records
* Import/Export Administration: Manage documentation and compliance for imports and exports
* Team Support: Provide cover for other team members during holidays
* General Support: Undertake additional duties as required by the Financial Controller
Ideal Candidate:
* Strong experience in a similar accounts-focused role
* Proficient in sales and purchase ledger, reconciliations, and payment processing
* Confident using accounting systems and Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
* Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment