Accounts Assistant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Administrator to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier payments and reconciliations, assisting with payroll, and ensuring accuracy in financial processes. The ideal candidate has prior clerical and financial administration experience, strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and excellent organisational abilities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to both routine tasks and process improvements in a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical and financial administration experience, including involvement in month- and year-end cycles.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supplier process including purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliations, and timely payments.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and payment allocations.
• Complete reconciliations including stock, bank, credit card transactions.

Skills

Financial administration experience

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy, organisation, and supporting business success? We're looking for a Senior Finance Administrator to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations across the business.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the company. From managing supplier payments and reconciliations, to assisting with payroll, reporting, and compliance, you'll help ensure our finance processes are efficient, accurate, and fully aligned with company objectives.

This is a varied role where you'll contribute to both routine finance tasks and wider process improvements, supporting internal teams and delivering high levels of customer service to colleagues and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the supplier process including purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliations, and timely payments.
• Assist with weekly payment runs, remittance advices, and payment allocations.
• Complete reconciliations including stock, bank, credit card, and SumUp transactions.
• Support payroll activities, including processing timesheets and agency records.
• Assist with month-end reporting, KPI reporting, and preparation for audits.
• Carry out credit control activities as required.
• Map and document finance processes to support ISO accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team and senior managers as needed.

What we\'re looking for

• Previous clerical and financial administration experience, including involvement in month- and year-end cycles.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems (Xero experience advantageous).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A proactive approach, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong numeracy, communication, and problem-solving skills

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive finance team where your work will make a real difference to the smooth operation of the business. You'll have the chance to take ownership of important processes, contribute to improvements, and grow your skills within a collaborative and professional environment.