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Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Accounts Administrator in Woolpit to support the finance team. The role involves high-volume purchase ledger processing and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in accounts, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. Competitive salary offered.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an accounts role, ideally within purchase ledger/accounts payable.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of manual and EDI purchase ledger invoices accurately and on time.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure timely supplier payments.
- Liaise with internal teams to support accurate purchase order and invoice processing.
- Assist with reconciliations, supplier payments, bank deposits and general financial administration.
Skills
Location: Woolpit
Job Type: Permanent, full-time, office based
Hours: 40 per week (8:30am–5:00pm, 30 minute lunch)
Salary: Up to 28,000 per annum
A well‑established business based in Woolpit is seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Accounts Administrator to join its busy finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Team Leader, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes across the organisation.
The Accounts Administrator will support the smooth running of the accounts function, with a strong focus on high‑volume purchase ledger processing (manual and EDI invoices). The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, supporting both purchase and sales ledger activities, and assisting with wider administrative and month‑end processes.
- Process high volumes of manual and EDI purchase ledger invoices accurately and on time
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure timely supplier payments
- Liaise with internal teams to support accurate purchase order and invoice processing
- Assist with reconciliations, supplier payments, bank deposits and general financial administration
- Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets and accounting databases
- Handle customer and supplier POD requests and manage monthly rebate records
- Reconcile HMRC import documentation as required
- Support credit control and assist with month‑end duties
- Provide cover for team members and support other departments when needed
- Previous experience in an accounts role, ideally within purchase ledger/accounts payable
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high‑volume workload
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
- Competent in Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and follow instructions
If you are interested in this position and have the required skills, please apply today and we will be in touch.
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