Accounts Administrator (Fixed Term 12-Months)

Marks Sattin; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is sourcing an experienced Accounts Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Preston. The role supports the finance team across purchase ledger, payroll administration, reconciliations and month-end activities.

You will maintain accurate records, process invoices and payments, reconcile supplier statements, assist budgeting and reporting, and help drive improvements in finance processes. AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience in purchase ledger, payroll and general ledger activities.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records and processing financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, payments, supplier statements and payroll data.
• Reconciling supplier statements and ledger accounts.
• Monitoring spend against budgets and maintaining financial trackers.
• Supporting month-end procedures, forecasting and management reporting.
• Working closely with budget holders to provide financial information and support.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Resolving supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and aged creditor issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Payroll

General ledger

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Administrator 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Preston
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This varied role will support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, covering purchase ledger, payroll administration, reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and processing financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, payments, supplier statements and payroll data.
• Reconciling supplier statements and ledger accounts.
• Monitoring spend against budgets and maintaining financial trackers.
• Supporting month-end procedures, forecasting and management reporting.
• Working closely with budget holders to provide financial information and support.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Resolving supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and aged creditor issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems.

Requirements:

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience in purchase ledger, payroll and general ledger activities.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting audits.
• Understanding of financial governance and compliance requirements.
• Experience within a multi-site business environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in supporting a busy and collaborative finance function.