Accounts Administrator in Peterborough)

Blusource Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Company pension

Study support for professional quals

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Blusource Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Administrator on behalf of a leading accountancy firm based in Peterborough. This full‑time, office-based role offers a negotiable salary depending on experience and qualifications.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT support, and a range of administrative duties to support the accounting team. Flexibility in hours and study support for professional qualifications are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Proficient in payroll processing and VAT-related tasks.
• Strong organisational and data-entry abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process financial transactions, invoices, payments and receipts accurately.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain records.
• Assist with VAT returns and year-end information.
• Respond to routine client bookkeeping queries and liaise with clients.
• Process payrolls (weekly, fortnightly and monthly) and manage deductions.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and handle payroll queries.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the accounting team.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Client liaison

Office administration

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

We are actively recruiting for an Accounts Administrator with a leading accountancy firm based in Peterborough. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level. This role is for full-time applications only and will be an office-based role.

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Accounts: Undertake day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process financial transactions, invoices, payments and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with VAT returns, year-end information and other routine accounting tasks.
• Respond to routine client bookkeeping queries and liaise with clients as required.
• Payroll: Process weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly payrolls for clients.
• Calculate wages, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Prepare and submit relevant payroll information and reports within required deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Deal professionally with routine payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Office Administration & Client Services: Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Welcome clients and visitors and provide reception cover.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and post.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Undertake general administrative duties, including data entry, scanning, photocopying and document preparation.
• Assist with office supplies and the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the accountancy team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in line with market rate
• 20 days holiday
• Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexibility in working hours around start and finish times
• Study support for professional qualifications
• No micromanagement – your expertise is trusted and valued
• Established, reputable firm with local roots