Office/Accounts Administrator

Salamander Fabrications Ltd; Slaithwaite; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Office/Accounts Administrator in Slaithwaite. The role offers diverse responsibilities including administrative duties, customer service, and financial tasks. Ideal candidates have an AAT qualification and experience in a busy office environment. Join this growing business and enjoy opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in HR would be an advantage.
• Good standard of English and Maths skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounts and administrative duties including credit control.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly accounts processes.
• Use Microsoft Packages and databases effectively.
• Handle telephone enquiries professionally.
• Ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

General accounts duties

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Recognised qualification in AAT or equivalent

Basic understanding of business administration

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

£20,500 to £27,500 per annum, dependent upon experience

HD7, Slaithwaite, Kirklees

Salamander Fabrications

Working Week:
39 hours - Mon to Thurs 7.30am to 4.15pm, Fri 7.30am to 1.30pm

Company Overview

A forward-thinking family-owned Sheet metal manufacturing business who have recently seen large capital investment in the latest automation and equipment. The company are focused on doubling the output in the next 3-5 years whilst maintaining / improving margins. This subcontract manufacturer supplies to a variety of sectors and has seen considerable growth in the last couple of years. This is an exciting time to join this expanding business.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Office/Accounts Administrator to work in our busy office. This is a new role and very varied. It will include various duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibilities over a period of time. You will be part of a small team of Admin staff and will report directly to the Office Manager.

Responsibilities

• General accounts and administrative duties including credit control, customer credit checks, daily checks of staff clocking in reports, assisting the Office Manager with daily, weekly and monthly accounts processes, including but not limited to bank reconciliation, petty cash reconciliation and credit card reconciliation.
• Filing, photocopying/scanning record keeping, photocopying/scanning and distribution of relevant documents.
• Use Microsoft Packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use databases such as Sage, E2i and Evalu-8 (training will be provided).
• Assist Payroll with timesheet administration and queries.
• Assist the Sales team with processing of quotes.
• Assist the Sales team with any digital marketing initiatives (posting company updates on LinkedIn, supporting a third-party company to make improvements to the website).
• Deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors.
• Answer the telephone in a professional manner and deal with enquiries.
• Co‑ordinate the post.
• Provide refreshments for visitors when required.
• Input data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Deal with stationery/stock levels and re‑order as and when appropriate.
• Assist all members of the team as and when required.
• Deal with requests for information.
• Ensure that the company's policies are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality.
• Perform tasks as required by the organization to meet overall business objectives (the above list is not exhaustive).

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in AAT or equivalent and a basic understanding of how the administrative and accounts team function within a busy business environment.
• Experience in HR would be an advantage.
• Good standard of English and Maths skills.

Additional Information

We are a company that encourages progression for all staff. Within the admin team there is always lots of opportunities to gain experience and take on new challenges.