Accounts Administrator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.30pm finish on Fridays

Office-based role with flexible hours

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an Accounts Administrator on behalf of a thriving, family-run business in Coventry. This permanent, full-time role sits in a 100% office-based environment with some flexibility around hours and a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum.

You will be involved in accounts, payroll and administration, supporting daily financial processes and liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Broad finance/accounts experience including purchase and sales ledgers
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting software
• Excellent organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Assist payroll administration including timesheets and payroll records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes including VAT returns.
• Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support operations.
• Assist with general office and HR administration and onboarding.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage50

Job description

This permanent, full-time Finance Administrator position based in Coventry offers a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum. The role is 100% office-based, though some flexibility around working hours may be considered. You will join a well-established, family-run business, providing crucial support to the finance function. Responsibilities include managing daily financial processes, assisting with payroll, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and various departments. Key skills required include strong administrative capabilities, attention to detail, and effective communication. This varied position places you at the heart of the organisation, ensuring smooth operations across the team.

Finance Administrator, Coventry 100% office-based (some flexibility around working hours may be considered) Early 12.30pm finish on Fridays "A great opera house isn't run by a director, but by a great administrator." Steven Berkoff.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting a talented and experienced Accounts Administrator on behalf of a thriving, family-run business based in Coventry which has tripled in size within the last four years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit organisation where you'll play a broad and pivotal role at the heart of the business, supporting the accounts function while contributing to an excellent experience for customers, suppliers and colleagues.

The Role

This is a varied position that combines accounts, payroll and administration responsibilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes while providing excellent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities as the Accounts Administrator

• Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Assist with payroll administration, including timesheets, employee records and pension administration.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance processes, including VAT returns and management reporting.
• Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support business operations.
• Assist with general office and HR administration, including maintaining employee records and onboarding documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure excellent service.

You will require the following skills and experience to succeed in the application of this Finance Administrator position

• Demonstrable, broad finance/accounts experience - to include purchase and sales ledgers
• Part or fully AAT qualified
• Manufacturing sector experience highly desirable
• Good working knowledge of accounting software (ideally Sage50).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• Join a successful, family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture
• A varied role with real responsibility and value across the business
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Competitive salary
• 12.30pm finish on Fridays
• Office-based role with some flexibility around working hours where possible

If you're an experienced Finance/ Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role within a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.