Accounts Administrator

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Accounts Administrator.

Location: Paisley
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Hybrid working available — 3 days office / 2 days from home following probation.
Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–2:00pm

Role purpose
As a key part of the Financial Accounting Team, the Accounts Administrator is responsible for a range of transactional accounting processes including Purchase Ledger & Payments, Sales Ledger, Cash & Bank and Nominal Ledger for the Group. A small team of Accounts Administrators prepare and process accounting data for the Group, maintain accounting controls and deliver bookkeeping and accounting support in an accurate and timely manner working to strict deadlines. They answer accounting queries and provide information to other team members, departments and to the management team as and when required.

Key accountabilities

• Accurate and efficient operation of accounting systems, processes and controls across a range of bookkeeping disciplines
• Operates and adheres to all required accounting controls
• Accurate processing of cashbooks, sales and purchase ledgers and purchase orders using a multi-currency system
• Review of consignment and self-bill information to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
• Effectively manages all data input, delivers accurate outputs and takes ownership for making improvements in their job role
• Effectively carries out all other general administrative duties, including, but not limited to processing and review of employee expense claims
• Participates in interim and final audit of accounting procedures with external auditors
• Carry out other ad hoc duties as required to support line manager
• Build effective relationships with fellow team members, management and other stakeholders, e.g. internal and external customers
• Meets all required deadlines and produces high quality output
• Identifies and highlights irregularities/risks to the business operations
• Provides professional and accurate administration service
• Builds effective working relationships
• Additional administration tasks as required

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• First Class Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger experience in a busy commercial or manufacturing environment is essential. Cash book experience would be a distinct advantage
• Minimum of 24 months relevant experience
• Proficient in processing cashbooks, purchase and sales ledgers
• Experience with self-bill invoicing
• Strong Excel skills
• Capable of resolving queries as well as processing transactions
• Confident handling expense claims
• Experience assisting with audit preparation and processes
• Self-starter who quickly gains trust and respect through credible delivery of results
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be beneficial
• Familiar with Excel and demonstrates ability to learn in house developed finance systems

Salary: £30,000

If you are interested in this Accounts Administrator role then we encourage you to apply for this opportunity or contact us directly.

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