Part time Accounts Administrator

Confidential; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Job summary

Confidential on the outskirts of Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to support the finance function and day-to-day operations. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, VAT preparation, payroll assistance, and cost control, with a hands-on approach across finance and office activities.

Hours are 3 or 4 days per week at 14–14.50 per hour, with parking available. The role suits someone who enjoys small-business finance and cross-functional support.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with cashflow management and cost control.
• Experience with SAGE50 is desirable.
• Ability to work across finance, admin and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily bank activities and process data using SAGE50.
• Complete bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Process petty cash, payments and cash handling.
• Prepare and manage payment runs.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and submit to HMRC.
• Manage credit control activities.
• Maintain purchase ledger and sales ledger using SAGE and Clarity.
• Daily processing of sales invoices on Clarity, including scanning and filing.
• Assist external accountant with weekly payroll preparation and year-end accounts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cashflow management

Team player

Tools

SAGE50

Clarity

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a small and successful business, supporting the finance function while playing a key role in cost control, cashflow management and day-to-day office operations. This is a varied, hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys working across finance, administration and wider business support. Purchase ledger, Sales ledger and Profit and Loss knowledge would be ideal. The client is situated on the outskirts of the city centre and parking is available.

3 or 4 days - 14 - 14.50 an hour

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts

• Monitoring daily bank activities and processing data using SAGE50
• Completing bank reconciliations accurately and on time
• Processing petty cash, payments and cash handling
• Preparing and managing payment runs
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and submitting to HMRC
• Managing credit control activities
• Maintaining purchase ledger and sales ledger using SAGE and Clarity
• Daily processing of sales invoices on Clarity, including scanning and filing
• Assisting the external accountant with weekly payroll preparation
• Supporting the external accountant with year-end accounts, queries and final submission

Cost Control & Purchasing

• Supporting the sales team with general purchases and sourcing production materials
• Monitoring supplier costs and preparing information for management
• Assisting with supplier contract renewals and negotiations, including energy and service contracts

Office & Operational Support

• Providing office management support, including HR‑related tasks as required
• Ensuring office supplies and materials are ordered in a timely manner
• Supporting quality control and distribution during busy periods, including transport organisation

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Strong understanding of cashflow management and cost control
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Proven experience using SAGE50 accounting software is desirable

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.