Accounts Administrator

Adecco; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join their finance team in Preston. This on-site role involves accurate financial record maintenance, invoice processing, and budgeting tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with VAT compliance. This position is an immediate start with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Knowledge of VAT and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Prepare and process monthly financial journals and reconciliations.
• Compile and submit departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Process invoices and payments efficiently.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Data entry

Account reconciliation

Tax compliance

Job description

Job Description: Accounts Administrator

Type: Immediate Start - Temporary to Permanent

Location: Preston (On-site)

Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Administrator to join our finance team in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial records and smooth accounting operations. You will handle a variety of tasks including invoice processing, ledger management, account reconciliation, and payment processing.

This is an immediate start position with the potential to transition from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Accurate Financial Records
  • Data entry and ledger account maintenance
  • Double-entry bookkeeping journals
  • Account reconciliation
  • Ensuring compliance with VAT, sales tax, and other regulatory requirements
  • General administration and filing
• Month-End Duties
  • Prepare and process prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and other journals
  • Close accounting ledgers at month-end
  • Liaise with team members to meet deadlines
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Compile and submit departmental budgets and forecasts
  • Work closely with the Finance Controller to maintain accurate records
• General Accounting Duties
  • Invoice and payment processing across regional systems
  • Support additional finance-related tasks as assigned
  • Participate in projects to improve processes and reporting
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