Accounts Administrator (6 month temp)

KPI Recruiting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Ormskirk location

37.5 hours per week

Job summary

KPI Recruiting are currently looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Administrator to join a busy team in Ormskirk on a 6-month temporary basis.

This role supports the accounts function, handling emails, data entry, and maintaining accurate financial records, with a salary of £24,800 per annum and a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration or general administration is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident with data and financial information and able to use email and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming communications via email and respond or redirect queries as required.
• Carry out accurate data entry across relevant systems and databases.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and manage accounts-related documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts regarding account queries.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Support with general accounts administration and assist the wider finance team.
• Ensure all information is entered accurately and timely.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper records as required.
• Support with additional administrative duties within the accounts function.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Accounts administration

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Email systems

Job description

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR £24,800 per annum Ormskirk

Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week 6-Month Temporary Contract

KPI Recruiting are currently looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Administrator to join a busy team in Ormskirk on a 6-month temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous administration or accounts experience who is confident working with data, emails and financial information. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the accounts function, ensuring incoming communications are managed efficiently and financial records are accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming communications via email and respond or redirect queries as required.
• Carry out accurate and efficient data entry across relevant systems and databases.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and manage accounts-related documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts regarding account queries.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure any issues are resolved promptly.
• Assist with general accounts administration and provide support to the wider finance team.
• Ensure all information is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper records where required.
• Support with any additional administrative duties within the accounts function.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an accounts administration or general administration role would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident using email and computer systems.
• Good data entry skills with the ability to work efficiently.
• Experience with statement reconciliation would be highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Comfortable working with figures and financial information.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £24,800 per annum.
• 6-month temporary contract.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Based in Ormskirk.
• Monday Friday.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an accounts environment.