Accounts Administration

Reed; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare scheme

Full training and career development

Job summary

Reed in Essex is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join a friendly finance team. You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, assist with credit control, and gain hands-on experience across ERP systems, supported by full training and development.

Ideal for a recent graduate or college leaver, with GCSEs in Maths and English, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Recent graduate or college leaver starting a career in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and a proactive attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase ledger invoices and credit notes.
• Processing sales ledger invoices received electronically.
• Raising and processing sales orders through the ERP system.
• Assisting with customer and supplier account queries.
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Assisting with asset and inventory administration.
• Updating internal systems and databases with financial data.
• Maintaining spreadsheet records and accurate data entry.
• Providing general administration and office support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Accounts Administrator

Essex £26,000 - £30,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Kickstart Your Career in Accounts & Administration

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career within Accounts and Office Administration. This role would suit a recent graduate, college leaver, or someone early in their finance career who is keen to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and well-established business offering full training and development.

Working as part of a friendly finance team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and administrative duties while developing valuable skills across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase ledger invoices and credit notes.
• Processing sales ledger invoices received electronically.
• Raising and processing sales orders through the company's ERP system.
• Assisting with the resolution of customer and supplier account queries.
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding debtor balances.
• Assisting with asset and inventory-related administration.
• Updating internal systems and databases with relevant financial and promotional information.
• Maintaining spreadsheet records and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Providing general administration and office support as required.

About You

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• A recent graduate, college leaver, or individual looking to develop a career within finance and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with a professional and positive attitude.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an accounting environment.

What's On Offer?

Salary of £30,000 per annum

Full training and career development opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare scheme

Supportive and friendly working environment

Standard office hours Monday to Friday (9:00am-5:00pm) with a one-hour lunch break

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to start or further your career within accounts and administration and want to join a business that can offer training, support, and long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.