Temporary Accounts Administrator - Immediate Start

Office Angels; Wellington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Temporary Accounts Administrator for an immediate start in Wellington, Somerset. You will work with the Finance Manager to set and monitor credit policies, conduct credit assessments, and manage a multi-currency debtor portfolio. Ideal candidates will have proficient Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This role initially lasts for 4-6 months with a potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to exclusive platform with discounts

Temporary candidate of the month award

Regular pay review

Online timesheets

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in debt recovery and credit policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Finance Manager to establish credit policies.
• Conduct thorough credit assessments for customers.
• Monitor outstanding balances and manage the debtor portfolio.
• Engage with debtors for debt recovery and negotiations.
• Prepare regular management reports with actionable insights.

Skills

Proficient Microsoft Office 365 skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Strong reporting & presentation skills

Tools

SAP or similar accounting software

Job description

Job Role: Temporary Accounts Administrator - Immediate Start
Location: Wellington, Somerset

Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Hourly rate: Up to £16.48 per hour (DOE)

Benefits: We would love for you to join us, some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include...

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Regular pay review
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

We're recruiting for a methodical Accounts Administrator to join a fast-growing international business that's leading the way across multiple continents. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing team where your skills will be valued, your ideas heard, and your career supported. This is initially a temporary role for 4 - 6 months however for the right candidate it may become permanent therefore you must be available immediately.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with the Finance Manager to establish clear and best practice credit policies, protocols, and guidelines that reflect wider group objectives and minimum standards.
• Conduct thorough credit assessments and manage associated credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Key liaison with existing and future credit insurance agencies, ensuring regular and timely notifications and adherence to credit insurance policy conditions to avoid non-conformance.
• Diligently monitor outstanding balances, aging reports and cash-collection targets to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Proactively engage with debtors via email, telecoms and virtual meetings to provide for smooth debt recovery, negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes.
• Collaborate with sales, legal and finance teams to elevate high-risk accounts to mitigate against credit risk and recommend write-offs or litigation where necessary.
• Management of a multi-currency debtor portfolio, ensuring accurate ledger postings that reflect bank account entries, and month-end close.
• Maintain accurate and well-managed credit accounts within the ERP system, providing timely administration for general account information, credit limit revisions, and hold/release statuses.
• Analyse debtor trends, prepare regular management reports and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and project analysis, as required.

What You'll Bring

• Proficient Microsoft Office 365 skills, knowledge of SAP or a similar accounting software would be advantageous
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong communication skills to clearly manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Comfortable to operate and influence at all levels of the group business management structure
• Strong reporting & presentation skills

Interested?

Send your CV to [e-mail] or call Nicole on 01823 285440 to find out more.

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