Accounts Administrator (Entry level)

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Burford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is recruiting an Accounts Administrator to join a Burford-based finance team. This entry-level role offers full training to develop hands-on financial experience in a professional environment.

The ideal candidate will bring accuracy, a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. This is a great starting point for a long-term career in finance.

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to broker queries via phone and email, directing them to the appropriate teams.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and ensure timely responses.
• Post incoming broker payments and perform daily reconciliations.
• Process daily claims payments and manage related queries.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and assist with debt collection.
• Communicate with brokers to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Support the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Administrator - Entry-Level Opportunity

Are you looking to launch your career in finance?

We're currently working with a professional business based in Burford, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Administrator to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated individual keen to gain hands-on experience in a finance function.

This role offers full training and the chance to develop within a supportive and professional environment, making it an ideal starting point for a long-term career in finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to broker queries via phone and email, and directing them to the appropriate teams
• Monitoring the accounts inbox and ensuring timely responses
• Posting incoming broker payments and performing daily reconciliations
• Processing daily claims payments and managing associated queries
• Following up on outstanding payments and assisting with debt collection
• Communicating with brokers to resolve payment discrepancies
• Supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks

The ideal candidate will have:

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into the world of finance.

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