Accounts/Finance Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

28 days leave

Social events

Refreshments

Training opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Confidential in Welham Green, Hatfield is seeking a motivated Junior Accounts/Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent, full-time, on-site basis.

You will assist with supplier invoices, invoicing customers, payments, credit control, and general office duties, with training on Sage Accounts provided.

Great opportunity to develop skills in finance in a supportive environment with clear career progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English and email communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Sage training will be provided.
• Professional telephone manner for client interaction.
• Experience in accounts administration or as a personal assistant is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify supplier invoices for accuracy.
• 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

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Sage Accounts

Telephone communication

Accounts administration

Tools

Sage Accounts

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.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.