Accounts Administrator

Adecco; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join their finance team in Preston. This immediate start position offers the potential to transition from temporary to permanent. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and conducting month-end duties. The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Competitive pay and on-site work environment provided.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records including data entry and reconciliation.
• Prepare and close accounting ledgers at month-end.
• Compile and submit departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Process invoices and payments across regional systems.
• Participate in projects to improve financial processes.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Excellent time management

Process-oriented mindset

High integrity and professionalism

Education

Previous experience in an accounting or finance role

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description: Accounts Administrator

Type: Immediate Start - Temporary to Permanent
Location: Preston (On-site)

Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Administrator to join our finance team in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial records and smooth accounting operations. You will handle a variety of tasks including invoice processing, ledger management, account reconciliation, and payment processing.

This is an immediate start position with the potential to transition from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintaining Accurate Financial Records

• Data entry and ledger account maintenance
• Double-entry bookkeeping journals
• Account reconciliation
• Ensuring compliance with VAT, sales tax, and other regulatory requirements
• General administration and filing

2. Month-End Duties

• Prepare and process prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and other journals
• Close accounting ledgers at month-end
• Liaise with team members to meet deadlines
• Conduct monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy

3. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Compile and submit departmental budgets and forecasts
• Work closely with the Finance Controller to maintain accurate records

4. General Accounting Duties

• Invoice and payment processing across regional systems
• Support additional finance-related tasks as assigned

Participate in projects to improve processes and reporting

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics is desirable however experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems is equally advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory compliance

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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