Accounts Administrator

Shero Talent Consultancy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shero Talent Consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join a small, friendly finance team. You will support day-to-day finance tasks and collaborate with colleagues and customers to keep the accounts running smoothly.

This is a full-time, office-based role focusing on processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks. The ideal candidate has bookkeeping experience, MS Excel skills, and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Administrator or similar finance role.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes.
• Experience with MS Excel and accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and a team-focused attitude.
• Ideally AAT qualification or willingness to study it.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Support payment runs and processing.
• Assist with credit control and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update accounting systems.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Handle customer and supplier queries professionally.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team oriented

Bookkeeping knowledge

Willingness to study AAT

Education

AAT qualification or willingness to study

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Administrator

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in finance administration who takes pride in providing excellent support to colleagues and customers.

This is a full-time 35 hours a week, office based job.

Joining a small friendly team you will work for a lovely Finance Manager and day to day perform a range of responsibilities, including:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Helpoing manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts
• Assisting with payment runs and processing payments
• Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Handling customer and supplier account queries professionally
• Providing general administrative support

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Administrator or similar finance role
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes
• Experience using MS Excel and accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Ideally AAT qualification or a desire to study it

This is a lovely role in growing friendly business, with great opportunities for progression.