Accounts Administrator

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Administrator to support its clients' finance team in London. The role involves processing invoices, managing accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained. Ideal candidates will have strong numerical skills, previous finance experience, and proficiency in accounting software. The position is office-based and offers a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts/finance role.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match with purchase orders.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payments including BACS and CHAPS.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data entry

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Administrator

Location: Bond Street, London (fully in office )

Pay: 14-16 per hour

Duration: Temporary 3 months

Hours/days: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Administrator to support our clients finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, accurate with numbers, and has a good understanding of financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices and match with purchase orders
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and process payments (BACS, CHAPS etc.)
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
• Assist with month-end procedures including journal entries
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook entries
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Monitor and respond to finance-related queries in a timely manner
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers as needed

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts/finance role
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with high accuracy
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential

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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