Junior Accounts Administrator - Reception - Variety

Duval Associates Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm seeks a Junior Accounts Administrator to manage the reception area and purchase ledger. The role requires multitasking in a busy environment with responsibilities including answering calls, handling invoices, and working closely with the finance department. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and some experience within an accounts department. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Free parking

31 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts department or finance team required.
• Strong administrative skills and multitasking ability.
• Calm demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception area and company Purchase Ledgers.
• Handle supplier invoices daily, ensure accuracy against orders.
• Assist with day-to-day accountancy functions as needed.

Skills

Accounts experience

Multi-tasking skills

Team player

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Studying towards AAT

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Junior Accounts Administrator - Reception - Variety

Junior Accounts Administrator - Swadlincote - Great company - growth - stability & benefits! Free parking - Monday to Friday - Flexible full time hours. Fantastic environment - Competitive basic - Pay & performance reviews.

The Group is a market leader in the building materials and products markets in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe providing materials to leading blue chip companies. The Group consists of several growing companies, one of which needs a new (Junior / Admin) Purchase Ledger - Competitive Salary - Good benefits - strong company and environment and also great people! Apply today - Start Dec 2018!

We are currently recruiting for a multi-tasking, flexible Administrator for the small accounts team based near Swad. Any accounts experience or PL experience would be a Purchase Ledger to join our clients fast paced team based near Swadlincote.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for the Reception area and Company Purchase Ledgers. This position will also work closely with the finance department and assist with day to day accountancy functions as required.

• Answering incoming calls and transfer to the correct department
• Open and distribute all incoming post
• Instruct goods inwards of waiting deliveries
• Frank outgoing post
• Meet and greet visitors, informing the relevant person their visitor has arrived
• Ensuring the reception area is always clean and tidy
• Purchase Ledger Administration:
• Handling supplier invoices on a daily basis, ensuring matching to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Monitor and review of outstanding invoices with prompt resolutions of queries.
• Acting as first point of contact to resolve any supplier queries or disputes.
• Manage all filing making sure all invoices and payments are filed correctly.
• Reconciliation of monthly business credit card.
• Process all petty cash payments.
• Administrative duties to include filing, posting, etc.
• Monthly closure of the Purchase Ledger including management reports and aged creditors.
• Maintaining office standards.
• Completing general and adhoc administration duties.
• Instil and maintain a customer service culture where the customer always comes first. This includes customer service culture for our internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated, with ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients & personnel at all levels in all formats.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate use of the 6 Agreements of Collaboration.
• To carry out other tasks as deemed necessary, that are within the job holder's capability.

The Person

• Experience of working within an accounts department or finance team but must have strong admin and multi tasking skills - be a team player and be a confident communicator.
• Able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Able to remain calm in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Possesses ability to adopt a methodical approach to tasks.
• Able to demonstrate adherence to Company systems and procedures to ensure compliance at all times.
• Studying towards AAT would be also good.

The package is competitive - Full time - free parking - 31 days holiday - XMAS shutdown and more Apply ASAP - Immediate requirement

Apply today - interviews November 2018 - Start Dec 2018