Accounts Administrator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time working hours.

Free birthday day off.

On-site parking.

Long service award.

Salary Extras package.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Company pension scheme.

Company events and regular social-nigh

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a friendly team, supporting the finance function with day-to-day accounting and office administration. Offering flexible part-time hours, this role would suit an organised accounts professional with experience in purchase ledger and a proactive approach to managing a varied workload.

The duties include accounts payable, supplier queries, month-end reconciliations, and support for sales ledger.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in an accounts role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player who can communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and prepare weekly BACS payments, maintain cash book and post supplier payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and respond to account queries.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and maintain petty cash.
• Provide sales ledger cover and support when required.
• Assist the Finance Manager and wider accounts team with additional accounting duties.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, taking and forwarding messages.
• Sort and distribute incoming post.
• Arrange photocopier maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor and order stationery, office supplies and staff refreshments.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Accounts Administrator

Salary: 15.00 per hour
Hours: 15-20 hours per week, worked flexibly Monday-Friday, with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays
Job Type: Part-time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a friendly team, supporting the finance function with day-to-day accounting and office administration.

Offering flexible part-time hours, this role would suit an organised accounts professional with experience in purchase ledger and a proactive approach to managing a varied workload.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable activities, including processing supplier invoices, preparing weekly BACS payments, maintaining the cash book and posting supplier payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and respond to account queries.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and maintain petty cash.
• Provide sales ledger cover and support when required.
• Assist the Finance Manager and wider accounts team with additional accounting duties.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, taking and forwarding messages.
• Sort and distribute incoming post.
• Arrange photocopier maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor and order stationery, office supplies and staff refreshments.

About You

• At least three years' experience in a similar accounts role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player who can communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working hours.
• Free birthday day off.
• On-site parking.
• Long service award.
• Salary Extras package.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company events and regular social nights out.