Accounts Administrator

Blusource; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Flexible hours

Study support

Trusting, empowering environment

Local roots

Job summary

Blusource in Peterborough is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join a leading accountancy firm on a full-time, office-based basis. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and essential admin tasks for a portfolio of clients.

The role offers a negotiable salary, study support for professional qualifications, and flexibility around start and finish times to suit you. You will work in a supportive, locally rooted firm while delivering accurate records and timely client

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, processing invoices, payments and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and maintain accounting records.
• Assist with VAT returns, year-end information and routine accounting tasks.
• Respond to routine client bookkeeping queries and liaise with clients as required.
• Process weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly payrolls for clients and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Deal with routine payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Answer calls, greet visitors, provide reception cover and manage correspondence.
• Undertake general administrative duties including data entry, scanning, and document preparation.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the accountancy team.

Job description

We are actively recruiting for an Accounts Administrator with a leading accountancy firm based in Peterborough.

The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level. This role is for full-time applications only and will be an office-based role.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Accounts:

• Undertake day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process financial transactions, invoices, payments and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with VAT returns, year-end information and other routine accounting tasks.
• Respond to routine client bookkeeping queries and liaise with clients as required.

Payroll:

• Process weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly payrolls for clients.
• Calculate wages, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Prepare and submit relevant payroll information and reports within required deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Deal professionally with routine payroll queries from clients and employees.

Office Administration & Client Services:

• Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Welcome clients and visitors and provide reception cover.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and post.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Undertake general administrative duties, including data entry, scanning, photocopying and document preparation.
• Assist with office supplies and the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the accountancy team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in line with market rate
• 20 days holiday Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexibility in working hours around start and finish times
• Study support for professional qualifications
• No micromanagement - your expertise is trusted and valued
• Established, reputable firm with local roots