Junior Accounts Administrator
About the Role
We are looking for an organised and motivated Junior Accounts Administrator to join our growing business in Ashington.
The successful candidate will support the Accounts, Sales and Contracts teams by ensuring that sales, purchase and other transactional information is processed accurately and on time.
This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively to weekly and month-end deadlines.
You will also be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and help the business operate more efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Update and maintain associated Excel spreadsheets and internal records.
- Prepare and distribute customer statements.
- Process supplier invoices and match costs against purchase orders.
- Reconcile supplier accounts against statements and investigate any discrepancies.
- Calculate and process CIS deductions where applicable.
- Assist the Sales and Contracts teams with customer credit-limit monitoring and credit-limit requests.
- Support the Accounts team in meeting weekly and month-end deadlines.
- Assist with general administration and provide support across other areas of the business when required.
- Contribute ideas to improve existing accounts and administrative processes.
Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate will:
- Be highly organised, methodical and accurate.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Be confident working with numbers and financial information.
- Have a logical approach and the ability to interpret data accurately.
- Be confident using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Be able to prioritise their workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Remain calm and accurate when working under pressure.
- Be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced and target-driven environment.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Have a positive, proactive and flexible “can-do” attitude.
- Be a confident and clear communicator.
· Be comfortable discussing account information and queries with colleagues and senior management.
Experience and Qualifications
- · GCSEs, including Mathematics and English, are preferred.
- · Previous experience within an accounts, finance or administrative environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
- · Experience using Microsoft Excel and other office-based software would be beneficial.
- · Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Career Development
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within accounts and finance.
As the company continues to grow, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the Accounts team.
Employment Details
- Permanent, full-time position based at our Ashington office.
- Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm.
- Salary will be discussed during the recruitment process.
- 25 days’ annual holiday entitlement.
Eligibility for a discretionary company bonus.
- · Automatic enrolment into the NEST workplace pension scheme.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
