Interim Accounts Administrator

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Job summary

A leading company in Luton is seeking an Accounts Administrator for a temporary position lasting 5-6 months. The role involves supporting a busy finance team with various accounting and administrative tasks, requiring prior experience with Sage and good Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage accounting software is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Performing bank and account reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numeracy

Ability to learn quickly

Tools

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Think Accountancy and Finance are working with a Luton-based company to recruit an Accounts Administrator for an immediate start. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting approximately 5-6 months, offering the opportunity to support a busy finance team during a key period.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Accounts, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and administrative tasks. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience using Sage and strong general accounting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Performing bank and account reconciliations
• Processing and paying supplier invoices
• Ensuring company purchase orders are completed accurately
• Managing and processing employee expenses
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Providing administrative support to the payroll function

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience with Sage accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly
• High attention to detail
• Professional email and telephone etiquette

Please Note:
This is a temporary position, so applicants must be available to start immediately, commute to Luton daily, and commit to the full 5-6-month duration of the role.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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