Accounts & Business Administrator

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Enhanced leave

Family friendly policies

Ownership of role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking a Part-Time Accounts & Business Administrator to take ownership of day-to-day accounts administration and office support within a small, growing business.

The role suits an experienced administrator or someone studying bookkeeping/accounting who is accurate, proactive and keen to develop. 16–20 hours per week with flexible remaining hours, and Monday is required with Friday preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or business administration, or current study towards a relevant qualification.
• Confidence working with invoices, reconciliations and spreadsheets.
• Strong accuracy, organisation and follow-through.
• Clear, professional communication with colleagues, customers, suppliers and accountants.
• A proactive, trustworthy and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and approvals, prepare and issue sales invoices, and maintain supporting records.
• Monitor debtors and creditors, follow up overdue balances and resolve routine account queries.
• Manage the accounts inbox and customer, supplier and expense-management portals.
• Reconcile spend cards, credit cards, receipts and directors' statements, and prepare agreed management information.
• Maintain accurate petty-cash, vehicle, fuel, mileage and supplier records.
• Gather information for our external accountant and complete agreed follow-up actions.
• Coordinate routine facilities administration, including utilities, supplier contracts, meter readings, waste services and office supplies.
• Provide practical administrative support and improve processes as the business grows.

Skills

Accounts experience

Bookkeeping

Office administration

Invoices & reconciliations

Organisational skills

Communication

Independent working

Education

Studying bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Part-Time Accounts & Business Administrator

16-20 hours per week - Permanent

Salary: £13.50 - £16.00 depending on experience Location: Linford Wood, Milton Keynes.

We are looking for a reliable, organised Accounts & Business Administrator to take ownership of day-to-day accounts administration and practical office support within our small, growing business.

This varied role would suit an experienced administrator or someone studying bookkeeping or accounting who is accurate, proactive and keen to develop.

Accounts & Business Administrator - Hours and flexibility

• 16-20 hours per week, slightly different hours could be considered.
• Monday is required and Friday availability is preferred.
• We offer genuine flexibility over how the remaining hours are arranged to support a healthy work-life balance.

Accounts & Business Administrator - Key responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and approvals, prepare and issue sales invoices, and maintain supporting records.
• Monitor debtors and creditors, follow up overdue balances and resolve routine account queries.
• Manage the accounts inbox and customer, supplier and expense-management portals.
• Reconcile spend cards, credit cards, receipts and directors' statements, and prepare agreed management information.
• Maintain accurate petty-cash, vehicle, fuel, mileage and supplier records.
• Gather information for our external accountant and complete agreed follow-up actions.
• Coordinate routine facilities administration, including utilities, supplier contracts, meter readings, waste services and office supplies.
• Provide practical administrative support and improve processes as the business grows.

Accounts & Business Administrator - What we are looking for

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or business administration, or current study towards a relevant qualification.
• Confidence working with invoices, reconciliations and spreadsheets.
• Strong accuracy, organisation and follow-through.
• Clear, professional communication with colleagues, customers, suppliers and accountants.
• A proactive, trustworthy and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.

Accounts & Business Administrator - What we offer

• Genuine flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Enhanced leave policies.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Clear ownership of a varied role in a friendly, growing business.
• Potential to develop the accounts and bookkeeping responsibilities over time, with appropriate support.

Telephone interviews - W/C - 28th September

2nd interviews - W/C - 5th October