Accounts and Reception Administrator

Imperial Recruitment Group; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Sedgefield is seeking an Accounts Ledger Clerk / Receptionist to support the Head of Finance and the finance team. The role involves managing purchase ledger responsibilities and front-of-house duties. The ideal candidate will be friendly, detail-focused, and able to handle various administrative tasks efficiently. Key responsibilities include matching invoices, processing payments, and acting as the first point of contact for visitors. This position offers a supportive workplace with generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Match purchase invoices to supporting documents.
• Act as first point of contact for all visitors.
• Handle weekly payment runs.
• Post authorised invoices and supplier payments.
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain logs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Job description

Imperial Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Ledger Clerk / Receptionist on behalf of a well-established manufacturer in Sedgefield.

This is a varied role supporting the Head of Finance and wider finance team, combining purchase ledger responsibilities with front‑of‑house duties. We're seeking someone friendly, proactive and detail‑focused who enjoys a role with plenty of variety.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger / Finance Support

• Match purchase invoices to supporting documents (POs and Delivery Notes)
• Chase missing paperwork internally and with suppliers
• Post authorised invoices and supplier payments
• Handle weekly payment runs
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain query logs
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Produce and email sales invoices
• Complete weekly agency timesheets and liaise with HR and external agencies
• Support finance with ad‑hoc tasks throughout the month and at month‑end

Reception / Administration

• Act as first point of contact for all visitors and incoming calls
• Admit visitors via barrier and greet them professionally
• Receive and distribute post, parcels and deliveries
• Maintain office supplies and liaise with purchasing
• General administrative tasks including filing, photocopying and scanning

About You

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Friendly, professional and confident dealing with a wide range of people
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach
• Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team
• Solid IT skills, particularly Word and Excel

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (3% employer contribution after 3 months)
• Free on‑site parking

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this position, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today via Imperial Recruitment.

Fairness and Equal Opportunities

Imperial Recruitment is committed to fairness, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability or marital status. All hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience and merit