Accounts Administrator

JMTechnical; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JMTechnical is seeking a highly organised Accounts Administrator to support day-to-day financial administration in our UK operations. The role focuses on accurate invoicing, supplier records, and ERP system data entry to ensure smooth financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, Xero, or Sage. Formal accounting qualifications are advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident with numbers and financial data.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes.
• Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier docs.
• Maintain purchase orders and supplier records.
• Support credit control by monitoring outstanding invoices.
• Assist month-end processes and prepare information for accountants.
• File, scan and manage financial records.
• Use ERP/accounting systems to ensure accurate data entry.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical confidence

Communication skills

Multitasking

VAT/tax knowledge

Education

Accounts administration qualification

Experience in similar role

Tools

Odoo

Xero

Sage

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to support the day-to-day financial administration of the business.

This role is responsible for ensuring that financial processes run smoothly and accurately, supporting sales, purchasing, and operations teams, and maintaining well-organised and up-to-date financial records.

While this is primarily an administrative finance role, experience with tax compliance, bookkeeping principles, or formal accounting qualifications is a strong bonus and may provide opportunities for future progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes
• Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier documentation
• Manage and maintain purchase orders and supplier records
• Support credit control by monitoring and following up outstanding invoices
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records
• Perform basic reconciliations (supplier statements, transaction checks)
• Support month-end processes by preparing information for accountants or bookkeepers
• File, scan, and manage financial records and documentation
• Use ERP/accounting systems to ensure accurate data entry and reporting

Must Haves

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence working with numbers and financial data
• Comfortable using ERP or accounting systems (e.g. Odoo, Xero, Sage, or similar)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Nice to Haves

• Experience or knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, payroll support, CIS, etc.)
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
• Accounting qualifications or progress toward them (e.g. AAT)
• Experience supporting VAT returns or liaising with accountants
• Experience working in an SME or engineering-led business

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in accounts administration, finance administration, or office administration

OR

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with transferable skills

Formal qualifications are not required, but relevant accounting or finance training is advantageous.