Accounts Administrator

LJ Create; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A software and educational resources company in Norwich is seeking a part-time Accounts Administrator to support financial transaction management. Responsibilities include processing invoices, month-end reporting, and ensuring accuracy in accounts. The ideal candidate will have prior experience, effective communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 27 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual profit-related bonus

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Professional appearance with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Process invoices and credit notes.
• Communicate with suppliers professionally.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

AAT or CFAB qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

Creative Learning (Norwich) Ltd T/A LJ Create has been dedicated to providing innovative teaching solutions since 1979. Our product range includes educational software, classroom equipment for practical experiments, and high-quality curriculum resources. LJ Create is a global success, with customers and users spanning the globe. This is a newly created role resulting from continued growth.

Role Description

This is a part-time (2-3 days per week) on-site role for an Accounts Administrator at LJ Create, located in Norwich (NR5 9JJ). The Accounts Administrator will support the day-to-day management of financial transactions and month-end procedures. They will ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Job Activities

1. Support month-end processes and financial reporting.

2. Process invoices and credit notes.

3. Post payments & receipts (including intercompany contra) into accounting software.

4. Professionally handle supplier queries.

5. Reconcile petty cash.

6. Reconcile credit card statements to employee expenses.

7. Review stock & WIP balances, investigating discrepancies before producing the final report.

8. Assisting with bi-monthly stock takes.

9. Perform sales analysis as required.

Responsibilities

1. Ensuring that tasks are dealt with accurately.

2. Ensuring that month-end reports are produced in a timely manner. These include: GRN reports, aged creditors, debtors and sales orders reports.

3. Maintaining accurate records of accounts payable, reconciling supplier statements to ledgers.

4. Closing purchase and sales ledgers.

5. Credit control.

Person Description

The person carrying out this role must:

1. Have experience working in a similar role.

2. Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

3. Be of a professional and tidy appearance with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.

4. Be capable of working effectively as part of a team as well as being able to work on own initiative.

5. Be proficient with accounting software and MS Excel.

6. Have a high level of attention to detail.

7. Knowledge of basic accounting principles (an accounting qualification would be a strong advantage e.g. AAT, CFAB)

This Job Description is not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary (£28,000 - £33,000 FTE DOE)

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)

· Annual profit-related bonus

· Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

· 2 times death in service benefit

· Employee Assistance Programme