Support Administrator

Reed; Woolpit; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is looking for an Accounts Support Administrator to join the Head Office team at Woolpit. You will support the Accounts Department with data entry, documentation, and processing tasks while developing hands-on accounting knowledge.

Training will be provided, and you will work alongside an experienced team with opportunities for progression into a wider Accounts career as you grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or office-based experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Accounts Department.
• Data entry, reporting, and document management.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries.
• Assist with invoice processing and other ledger activities as required.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the accounts function and broaden experience over time.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organised

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Support Administrator

Location: Head Office, Woolpit

A Fantastic Opportunity to Start Your Career in Accountancy

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking to build a long-term career in Finance and Accountancy?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop a career within an Accounts environment. Whether you already have some office administration experience or are looking to take your first step into Finance, full training and support will be provided to help you develop your skills and knowledge.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive Accounts team, you will gain hands‑on exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and processes, with clear opportunities for progression as your confidence and expertise grow. Over time, you will develop valuable experience in areas such as Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Invoice Processing, Reconciliations, and wider Financial Administration.

For the right individual, this role offers a genuine career pathway into a permanent Accounts position, making it an ideal opportunity for someone with ambition, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn.

The Role

As an Accounts Support Administrator, you will provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Accounts Department, helping to ensure financial records, documentation, and data are maintained accurately and processed in a timely manner.

You will support the team with a variety of administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, document management, and responding to telephone and email enquiries. This varied role will allow you to gain a strong understanding of the day‑to‑day operation of an Accounts function whilst receiving ongoing guidance and development from experienced colleagues.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous administration or office‑based experience


• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Enjoys working with data and systems


• Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Possesses strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner


• Is eager to learn and develop new skills
  
• Has an interest in pursuing a career within Accounts, Finance or Accountancy
  
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
  

Previous experience within an Accounts or Finance environment would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

Training & Development

We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide full training on our systems, processes, and procedures.

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in:

• Purchase Ledger


• Sales Ledger


• Credit Control


• Invoice Processing


• Account Reconciliations


• Financial Administration


• Reporting and Data Analysis

This role is designed as a stepping stone into a broader Accounts career, with potential progression to an Accounts Administrator position for individuals who demonstrate the required skills, commitment, and capability.

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a successful career in Accountancy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.