Accounts Administrator

Allstaff; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Enhanced annual leave

Health programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Store discounts

Job summary

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division is recruiting an Accounts Administrator in Paisley to join the Financial Accounting Team. The role covers Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cash & Bank and Nominal Ledger for the Group, with 37 hours per week and flexible start times.

You will ensure accurate processing, assist with audits, and help maintain accounting controls while developing your skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and cashbook processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel; strong numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and efficient operation of bookkeeping across AP/AR and cash books.
• Process purchase orders and supplier invoices with attention to currency and deadlines.
• Support nomial ledger entries, reconciliations and management reporting.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Multi-currency accounting

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Numeracy

Job description

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Accounts Administrator.

Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–5.00pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch, and Friday finishing at 2.00pm. There is flexibility around start and finish times, with the option to start at 8.00am or 9.00am.

About the Company

Our client is an established manufacturing business with a strong focus on quality, innovation and responsible working practices. They are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are valued, encouraged to develop and given the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the business.

Role purpose

As a key part of the Financial Accounting Team, the Accounts Administrator is responsible for a range of transactional accounting processes including Purchase Ledger & Payments, Sales Ledger, Cash & Bank and Nominal Ledger for the Group. A small team of Accounts Administrators prepare and process accounting data for the Group, maintain accounting controls and deliver bookkeeping and accounting support in an accurate and timely manner working to strict deadlines. They answer accounting queries and provide information to other team members, departments and to the management team as and when required.

Key accountabilities

• Accurate and efficient operation of accounting systems, processes and controls across a range of bookkeeping disciplines
• Operates and adheres to all required accounting controls
• Accurate processing of cashbooks, sales and purchase ledgers and purchase orders using a multi-currency system
• Review of consignment and self-bill information to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
• Effectively manages all data input, delivers accurate outputs and takes ownership for making improvements in their job role
• Effectively carries out all other general administrative duties, including, but not limited to processing and review of employee expense claims
• Participates in interim and final audit of accounting procedures with external auditors
• Carry out other ad hoc duties as required to support line manager
• Build effective relationships with fellow team members, management and other stakeholders, e.g. internal and external customers
• Meets all required deadlines and produces high quality output
• Identifies and highlights irregularities/risks to the business operations
• Provides professional and accurate administration service
• Builds effective working relationships
• Additional administration tasks as required

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger experience within a busy commercial, production or manufacturing environment
• Experience of self-billing, purchase orders and cash book processes
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be beneficial
• Confident using Excel and able to learn in-house finance systems
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and manage workload effectively
• Self‑motivated with a positive, proactive approach and the ability to build trust through reliable delivery

Company Benefits

• Company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Employee coaching programme
• Additional training and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to a range of store discounts