Accounts Administrator (All-Round Finance Role)
Location: Llantrisant, RCT
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role where you can get involved across the full finance function?
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and wants to play a key role in supporting the financial and operational success of the business.
This is a broad, hands-on position with a primary focus on purchase ledger, alongside involvement in payroll and wider finance and business activities.
About the Role
You’ll be an integral part of the finance team, taking ownership of the purchase ledger while supporting payroll processes and contributing to the smooth running of the wider business.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas and being a go-to person for finance queries and support.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger (Core Focus)
- Process high volumes of invoices from start to finish, including matching, checking, authorisation, posting, and filing
- Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, including remittances
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries in a timely manner
- Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries and disputes
- Build strong supplier relationships and maintain excellent service standards
- Prepare and distribute weekly Cost of Sales (COS) reports
- Support month-end processes, including accruals and ledger close
- Produce ad hoc reports and support data analysis
- Contribute to improving processes and systems
Payroll Support
- Assist with the processing of weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy of hours and data
- Support with starters, leavers, holidays, and statutory payments
- Help prepare payroll reports and submissions where required
- Contribute to payroll year-end activities
Wider Responsibilities
- Provide broader finance support and assist with business operations
- Help process customer orders and liaise with internal teams
- Support annual audit activities
- Provide cover for colleagues within the team when required
- Assist with general office duties (phones, post, visitors, supplies, etc.)
- Take on ad hoc tasks to support the finance function and wider business
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in an accounts or finance role
- Has strong purchase ledger experience and enjoys working with high-volume data
- Is highly organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Communicates confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
- Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a positive environment
- Is flexible and willing to get involved across different areas of the business
Skills & Experience
- Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable
- Familiarity with Sage Line 50 and strong Excel skills (desirable)
- Exposure to payroll processes (advantageous but not essential)
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English)
- CIPP qualification (desirable, not essential)
What We Offer
- A varied and engaging role with real responsibility
- The opportunity to develop into a well-rounded finance professional
- Exposure to multiple areas of finance and business operations
- Study support towards AAT qualification after 12 months (for the right candidate)
- A supportive, team-focused environment
Why Join Us?
This role offers far more than a typical accounts position. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the finance function, develop your skills, and become a key member of a collaborative and growing team.
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
