Accounts & Office Administrator

Markfield Source: WhatJobs

£25,000–£33,000

Accounts & Office Administrator

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Office Administrator to join our client, a growing business working within the fast-moving video telematics and vehicle tracking industry. Their technology is helping businesses improve driver safety, protect vehicles and assets, reduce operating costs and run their fleets more efficiently.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll play an important part in keeping both the financial and day-to-day office operations running smoothly. Working across accounts, finance and administration, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities and make a real contribution within a growing business.

Requirements

Previous experience in an accounts, finance or office administration role
Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Professional and proactive approach to work

Responsibilities

Processing purchase and sales invoices, raising customer invoices and monitoring outstanding payments
Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records and ensuring financial documentation is accurately recorded
Reconciling bank, credit card and other financial transactions
Processing employee expenses and supplier payments
Assisting with credit control and following up outstanding customer accounts
Maintaining financial records and filing systems and assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures
Preparing basic financial reports, spreadsheets and reconciliations
Liaising with suppliers, customers and external accountants as required
Assisting with payroll administration and providing relevant information to payroll providers
Supporting the Directors with ad-hoc accounting tasks and projects
Managing general office administration, including calls, emails, post and correspondence
Maintaining office records, filing systems, databases and contact lists
Ordering office supplies, coordinating equipment, utilities, maintenance and service providers
Arranging meetings, appointments and occasional travel, as well as supporting new starter and general HR administration

Desirables

Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or similar, with knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures
Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations or payroll processes
Previous experience in a small or medium-sized business environment