Admin & Accounts Assistant

Badger Meter; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technology company in the UK is seeking an Admin & Accounts Assistant. This role involves supporting administrative and finance teams, handling customer and vendor data, and managing daily tasks. Candidates should have experience in an office environment, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an interest in accounting qualifications. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

12 weeks paid sick leave

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Company-wide bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual health checks

Company-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of office experience is desired.
• Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.
• Experience with accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up customers and vendors in ERP system.
• Maintain customer records in Salesforce.
• Assist with supplier vendor forms and daily administrative tasks.
• Enter financial data accurately.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Interest in AAT level 2

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 120 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. We are committed to building a workplace where we shape a more sustainable future, celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute

The Admin & Accounts Assistant will provide essential support to both the administrative and finance teams. This role involves handling daily administrative responsibilities as well as assisting with basic / general accounting tasks. This role will be organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently while delivering excellent customer service to both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Job Duties

• Set up new customers and vendors in the ERP system to ensure accurate onboarding and data integrity.
• Maintain and update customer records in both Salesforce and the ERP system.
• Assist in completing supplier vendor forms.
• Perform daily administrative tasks including responding to internal and external emails, answering phone calls, scanning, and filing.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including international teams, to support cross‑functional operations.
• Respond to customer and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Enter financial data accurately and ensure the integrity of information across systems.
• Support monthly closing procedures and assist the finance team as needed.
• Provide ad hoc support to the broader accounting team when required.
• Follow health and safety protocols, including completing 5S tasks within the assigned team.

Education and Experience

• Interest in working towards AAT level 2 or above.
• Experience in working in an office environment for a minimum of 1 year desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Experience with accounts software such as LX/Salesforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range, based on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 12 weeks of fully paid sick leave.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option.
• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical coverage.
• Group life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, provided by Headspace.
• Hybrid working options, supporting flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual health checks to support employee wellbeing.
• Company‑sponsored social events are held annually.

Additional information

• Type of contract: Full‑time (40 hours)
• Workplace type: On‑site
• Location: Badger Meter UK Limited | Unit 1&2 Gatehead Business Park | Delph New Road | Delph | Saddleworth | England | OL3 5DE

At Badger Meter, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength of our globally operating organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we make our personnel decisions regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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