Accounts/Finance Administrator

Adecco; Welham Green; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free parking on site

Social events

Free refreshments

Professional development

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a motivated Trainee Accounts/Finance Administrator to join a Welham Green team. This in-person role focuses on accounts data entry, invoicing, and administrative support in a busy office environment.

You will work with Sage, Excel, and Outlook, gaining hands-on experience while supporting supplier and client invoicing, payments, and delivery coordination. Strong English communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English and strong email/communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook; Sage training provided.
• Professional telephone manner and client interaction experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier invoices and verify accuracy against orders.
• Enter invoices into Sage and maintain related spreadsheets.
• Assist in pricing and adding works to customer invoices.
• Process card payments and manage related admin tasks.
• Perform credit control by following up on outstanding payments.
• Process payment receipts in the accounts system.
• Handle parking/traffic charges and related admin tasks.
• Respond to delivery queries and help book deliveries by phone.
• Maintain office scanning and filing operations.
• Keep delivery trackers current and assist with staff training and SMS reminders.

Skills

Excellent written English

Organisational skills

Professional telephone manner

Experience in accounts administration/

Tools

Sage Accounts

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Trainee Accounts/Finance Administrator

30,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Welham Green, Hatfield

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Fully on site (not hybrid)

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accounts/Finance Administrator to join their dynamic team in Welham Green. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in finance within a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to the success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify supplier invoices for accuracy against orders.
• Enter supplier invoices into the Sage Accounts system and maintain relevant spreadsheets.
• Assist in pricing and adding works to customer invoices for distribution.
• Process card terminal payments and manage associated administrative tasks.
• Conduct credit control by following up on outstanding payments.
• Process payment receipts within the accounts system.
• Handle and contest parking and other traffic charges as necessary.
• Respond to delivery queries and assist with booking deliveries via phone.
• Maintain general office scanning and filing operations.
• Help ensure delivery trackers are current and assist in coordinating staff training and sending timeslot SMS to clients.
• Monitor customer storage charges and ensure timely invoicing.
• Update the client database upon completion of deliveries and invoicing.
• Support other client account emails during peak periods.
• Follow up with retail clients to schedule deliveries effectively.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written English and proficiency in email communication, typing, and composition.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; training on SAGE Accounts will be provided.
• A professional telephone manner for effective client interaction.
• Previous experience in accounts administration or as a personal assistant is beneficial but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary and a supportive working environment.
• 28 days of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, promotion and in-house training.
• Free parking on site.
• Social events.
• Free refreshments at work.
• Competitive benefits package

Requirements:

• This role requires in-person attendance at the Welham Green office.
• Standard working hours are approximately 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (9 hours per day, including a paid 30-minute lunch break).
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays on a rota basis during busy periods.
• Availability during school holidays is necessary; however, annual leave can be taken during these times.
• The main office location is Welham Green, with occasional visits required to other sites, making the use of a personal vehicle advantageous, though the office is conveniently located opposite Welham Green Station.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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