Accounts Administrator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible part-time hours

Free birthday day off

On-site parking

Long service award

Salary Extras package

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Company events and social nights

Descrizione del lavoro

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join a friendly finance team. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting, purchase ledger duties and light office administration. Flexible part-time hours and a 12:30pm finish on Fridays are offered.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in accounts, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. Sage 200 experience is a plus.

Competenze

• Three+ years in an accounts role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; essential.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Team player able to liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Mansioni

• Process supplier invoices and manage weekly BACS payments.
• Maintain cash book and post supplier payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and respond to account queries.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and petty cash.
• Provide sales ledger cover and assist Finance Manager.
• Answer incoming calls and route messages.
• Sort and distribute post; coordinate photocopier maintenance.
• Monitor stationery and staff refreshments; support office administration.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Strumenti

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descrizione del lavoro

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.