Accounts Administrator

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Job summary

A family-run engineering company in Stourbridge seeks a part-time Accounts Administrator. This role involves accounting responsibilities through Xero, bookkeeping, and payroll in a supportive environment. Ideal for someone wanting to maintain work-life balance with flexible hours and generous leave.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Family-friendly hours

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software Xero essential.
• Background in a similar SME environment preferred.
• Part-time role, flexible hours available.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and manage core bookkeeping activities.
• Process supplier payments and manage VAT returns.
• Support payroll and general office administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Use of Xero

Use of Excel

Attention to Detail

Job description

We re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run engineering company based in Stourbridge for an Accounts Administrator. This is a varied, hands-on role within a small, close-knit team ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of both the day-to-day finances and the general running of the office.

As an Accounts Administrator, you ll be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, managing all core bookkeeping activities, and supporting general office administration. The company uses Xero and Excel, so previous experience with both will be essential, along with a background in a similar SME environment.

The role is part-time, working Monday to Thursday, 9am 4pm, with some flexibility available if needed making it a great fit for someone looking to balance work and home life.

Key Responsibilities:

Match purchase orders to delivery notes

Enter invoices into Xero and check against POs and budgets

Ensure approval for invoices without POs

Process payments to suppliers

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

Manage petty cash

Prepare cash flow forecasts

Management Accounts

Job costing: WIP (hours & materials)

Deferred income and depreciation calculations

Payroll and hire purchase journals

Intercompany reconciliations (including JV with India)

Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliation, trial balance

Produce KPI reports and variance analysis

Payroll

Weekly payroll (approx. 11 employees)

Monthly payroll (approx. 6 employees)

Pension admin and auto-enrolment

Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions

PAYE and other deductions (e.g. CSA)

Process pension payments and HMRC submissions

Office & Admin Support

Answer phone (automated system with voicemail)

Sort post and handle general office tasks

Manage weekly timesheets and update job costing

Meet and greet visitors

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, and hours designed to support a healthy work-life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Administrator to join a stable, supportive business where your input will be genuinely valued. With family-friendly hours, generous holiday allowance, and a collaborative working environment, this role is perfect for someone looking for a long-term position that offers both variety and flexibility.

If you think this sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch we d love to hear from you!

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