Accounts Clerk

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in South Cumbria is seeking a temporary Accounts Support for approximately 3 months. Responsibilities include processing purchase ledger invoices, monthly reconciliations, and reception cover. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience and strong attention to detail. The role can be tailored to full-time or part-time with negotiable hours. A stable and supportive work environment is offered along with good hourly rates and on-site parking.

Benefits

Good hourly rate

Early finish on Fridays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of administrative duties and purchase ledger invoicing.
• Knowledge of basic Excel functions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Resolve queries both internally and externally.
• Achieve month-end and reporting deadlines.
• Assist HR with time and attendance information.
• Provide full-time reception cover and greet clients.

Skills

Administrative experience

Purchase ledger invoicing

Knowledge of Excel functions

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Your new company
A well-established engineering business based in South Cumbria, with over 60 years of experience supporting the UK's energy infrastructure. The office team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of bespoke technical projects, working closely with engineering, production, and client service teams. Known for our collaborative culture and commitment to quality, we offer a stable and supportive environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are highly valued.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will support a small Accounts team with a period of long-term sickness cover, for approximately 3 months.
Duties will include:

• The accurate and efficient processing of purchase ledger invoices
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Query resolution both internally and externally
• Ensure month end and reporting deadlines are achieved
• Assisting the HR department with time and attendance information
• Full-time reception cover including meeting and greeting clients and visitors and answering the switchboard
• Support in admin duties and reception cover as required

*This can be a full-time or part-time role with negotiable working hours*
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of administrative duties and purchase ledger invoicing
• Knowledge of basic Excel functions
• Attention to detail and accuracy

What you'll get in return

• Good hourly rate
• Early finish on a Friday
• On-site parking

What you need to do now
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