Accounts administrator

Allstaff; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Employee coaching programme

Job summary

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Accounts Administrator. This role is based in Paisley, Renfrewshire with great transport links.

The hours are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–5.00pm with 30-minute lunch, and Friday until 2.00pm. There is flexibility around start times, with options to start at 8.00am or 9.00am. After training, hybrid work is available, with 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Experience with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger in a busy setting.
• Familiarity with cash book processes and multi-currency ledgers.
• Good numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage bookkeeping across ledgers and cash books.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and monitor supplier payments.
• Support month-end processes and internal audits.
• Provide timely information to management and other teams.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Accounts Administrator. This role is based in Paisley, Renfrewshire with great transport links.

The hours of work are based on 37 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.

Once training is completed, there is the option of hybrid, working 2 days from home.

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.

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
• 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
• 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

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
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of store discounts

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