Accounts Administrator

Job Advert; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Onsite parking

12-month fixed-term contract

Varied role covering both ledgers

Opportunity to develop finance/admin経験

Job summary

OA are recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join our client's team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers both sales and purchase ledger, with general finance administration and some HR duties. Based in Tottenham, the office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales/purchase ledgers, good bookkeeping knowledge, and be proficient in Excel and Merlin. Onsite parking and a supportive finance team are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting processes.
• Experience with sales and purchase ledgers including invoicing, payments and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sales ledger: raise invoices and allocate payments.
• Monitor outstanding balances and chase overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and resolve ledger queries.
• Complete monthly creditor/supplier reconciliations.
• Process and code purchase invoices and match to PO numbers.
• Process staff expenses and company card transactions.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Use Merlin to maintain financial records and process information.
• Support finance team and assist with month-end processes.
• Assist with HR and general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Excel

Communication skills

Organised

ERP systems

Teamwork

Independent working

Attention to detail

Tools

Merlin

Microsoft Office

Job description

OA are recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join our client's team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Our client is an established business operating within the manufacturing and packaging sector, supplying products to a varied customer base across the UK.

This is a varied, hands‑on role covering both sales and purchase ledger, alongside general finance administration and some wider HR and administrative duties. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, helping to ensure accounts are kept accurate and queries are dealt with promptly.

Location: Tottenham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, office-based. 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 - depending on experience

Accounts Administrator Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Varied role covering both sales and purchase ledger
• Opportunity to develop wider finance and administrative experience

Accounts Administrator Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day sales ledger, including raising customer invoices and allocating payments.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively chase overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and resolve sales ledger queries.
• Complete regular sales ledger reconciliations.
• Manage sales finance uploads and ensure financial records are kept up to date.
• Process and code purchase invoices, matching invoices against purchase orders.
• Complete monthly creditor/supplier reconciliations.
• Process staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve finance‑related queries.
• Use Merlin, a Windows‑based business system, to maintain and process financial information.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team and assist with month‑end processes.
• Support with general HR and administrative duties as required.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and assist with ad‑hoc finance administration.

Accounts Administrator Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting processes.
• Experience with sales and purchase ledger processes, including invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using finance or ERP systems; experience with Merlin would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Able to investigate and resolve queries effectively.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, reliable and team‑focused approach.