Sales and Accounts Administrator

Rutledge Client; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time hours

Varied role combining sales, accounts,

and administration

Opportunity to work closely with ...

Job summary

Rutledge Recruitment is recruiting a Sales and Accounts Administrator for a full-time role supporting a busy production and manufacturing organisation in Derry, Londonderry. The role focuses on accurate bookkeeping, customer-facing duties, and sales support, with strong Sage software experience essential.

Offering £13.59 per hour (derived from £26,500 annually), the position requires attention to detail, proactive service, and the ability to work closely with production, sales, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, accounts, or finance administration role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and general accounts processes.
• Customer-facing and sales experience with confident communication skills.
• Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Sage accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with Microsoft Office and IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and support the wider team.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to customer service.
• A full driving licence and access to transport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial and bookkeeping records.
• Processing creditor and debtor invoices and statements.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
• Using Sage accounting software for day-to-day accounts duties.
• Reconciling accounts, transactions, and financial records.
• Dealing with customer, client, and supplier queries.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and clients.
• Handling sales enquiries and assisting customers throughout the sales process.
• Preparing and processing sales orders, quotations, and related documentation.
• Following up on enquiries, quotations, and outstanding sales opportunities.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding orders, invoices, and payments.
• Assisting with general bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Maintaining organised and accurate sales and financial records.
• Supporting the wider production, sales, and administration team as required.
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial and customer information.
• Working effectively within a busy production and manufacturing environment.

Skills

Sales & Accounts Administration

Sage experience

Customer-facing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage

MS Office

Job description

Rutledge Recruitment is currently recruiting a Sales and Accounts Administrator for a full-time role supporting a busy production and manufacturing organisation in Derry, Londonderry. This is a hands-on position suited to someone with strong Sage experience who is confident dealing with customers and clients, enjoys sales and administration, and takes pride in accurate, structured work within an operational environment.

The role offers a rate of £13.59 per hour (calculated from an annual salary of £26,500) and involves maintaining accurate financial and bookkeeping records while supporting the wider production and sales team.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining accurate financial and bookkeeping records
• Processing creditor and debtor invoices and statements
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate financial documentation
• Using Sage accounting software for day-to-day accounts duties
• Reconciling accounts, transactions, and financial records
• Dealing with customer, client, and supplier queries
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and clients
• Handling sales enquiries and assisting customers throughout the sales process
• Preparing and processing sales orders, quotations, and related documentation
• Following up on enquiries, quotations, and outstanding sales opportunities
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding orders, invoices, and payments
• Assisting with general bookkeeping and financial administration
• Maintaining organised and accurate sales and financial records
• Supporting the wider production, sales, and administration team as required
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of financial and customer information
• Working effectively within a busy production and manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales, accounts, or finance administration role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and general accounts processes
• Customer-facing and sales experience with confident communication skills
• Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Sage accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with Microsoft Office and IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and support the wider team
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to customer service
• A full driving licence and access to transport is preferred

Benefits

• Permanent full-time hours
• Varied role combining sales, accounts, and administration
• Opportunity to work closely with customers, suppliers, and operational teams
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop within a growing organisation