Finance Administrator

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Leeds is seeking an organised, reliable Accounts Administrator to join our finance team. You will manage sales and purchase ledgers, process invoices, handle banking duties and maintain Sage 50 and Microsoft Access records to support day‑to‑day operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in accounts or administration, strong numerical and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Access.
• Experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing and credit control.
• Good understanding of banking procedures and financial record-keeping.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Processing sales and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts
• Handling banking duties, including processing payments and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50 and Microsoft Access
• Carrying out general office administration and maintaining organised filing systems
• Responding to customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Providing general support to the wider team as required

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational & time-management

Confident communication

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Accounts Administrator

Salary: £26,500 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, reliable and self-motivated Accounts Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied range of accounting and administrative duties, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an accounts or administration role, be confident working independently and have excellent attention to detail. Experience with Sage 50 and Microsoft Access would be an advantage, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Processing sales and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts
• Handling banking duties, including processing payments and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50 and Microsoft Access
• Carrying out general office administration and maintaining organised filing systems
• Responding to customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Providing general support to the wider team as required

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Good working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Access
• Experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing and credit control
• Good understanding of banking procedures and financial record-keeping
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines