Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a part-time opportunity? South East Security are looking for an Accounts Administrator to provide maternity cover in a well-established business with a small, friendly accounts team.
We are a business based on integrity and trust and we are seeking an individual who can help to uphold our enviable reputation for quality, reliability and excellent service to homeowners, businesses and public sectors alike.
What does the Accounts Administrator role require me to do?
- Monitor and oversee the finance inbox, ensuring all queries and financial correspondence are reviewed, actioned and responded to promptly either by yourself or delegation to the rest of the team.
- Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments to handle finance-related queries and maintain strong, positive working relationships both inside and outside our organisation.
- Process customer receipts and payments, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and allocated to appropriate clients or accounts.
- Complete regular bank and customer accounts reconciliation, including investigation of discrepencies and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up-to-date.
- Review, approve and issue customer invoiced both accurately and promptly.
- Support front-line credit control activities
- Reconcile supplier payments at month-end, ensuring payments are accurately recorded.
- Process payment for miscellaneous suppliers, bills and business expenses, ensuring that all payments are made in line with company procedures.
- Work closely with the business owner and external accountant to support the smooth running of the accounts team.
- Process, review and reconcile direct debit transactions.
- Assist with the processing and reconciliation of company credit card transactions
- Provide month-end finance support
- Maintain a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting, reconciliation and administrative tasks as required to provide general support to the accounts processes.
Personal Qualities & Skills Required:
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance administration role is essential
- Strong confidence using Xero accounting software (Training on internal security software will be provided)
- IT literate on Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner - A confident communicator, able to liaise professionally with suppliers, customers and internal teams.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Organisation and methodical working attitude
- Clear and confident English language writing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail
Role Details:
- Maternity cover to begin provisionally mid-October, however this is flexible based on requirements.
- Fixed term until July 2027, with possible extension to October 2027.
- Training days prior to maternity leave will be provided.
- 22.5 - 30 hours per week.
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you confident with the use of Xero accounting software?
Experience:
- Accounts Admin: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
