Accounts & Bookkeeping Administrator

Pay Rate: £14.60

About the Role

An established and successful business is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts & Bookkeeping Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a varied finance role within a friendly and supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day financial administration of the business, ensuring records are maintained accurately and payroll processes are completed efficiently. This position would suit an organised individual who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure all employee records, deductions, and statutory payments are maintained correctly.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

Sales Ledger & Invoicing

• Create and issue customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Maintain organised records of invoices and financial transactions.
• Resolve invoice queries where required.

Credit Control

• Monitor outstanding payments and proactively follow up overdue accounts.
• Maintain positive communication with customers regarding payment schedules.
• Record and reconcile customer payments accurately.

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records including income, expenditure, receipts and bank transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial documentation is filed and stored appropriately.

Reporting

• Produce financial reports and summaries for management.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

Compliance

• Ensure all financial records comply with current regulations and company procedures.
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a bookkeeping role.
• Previous accounting and finance administration experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Sound understanding of payroll processes and financial compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

Working Hours

• Part-time position.
• Approximately 20-25 hours per week.
• Flexible working pattern available Monday to Friday.
• Typical working hours may include 9:00am - 1:00pm, although flexibility can be discussed.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Long-term opportunity within an established business.

Experience Required

• Bookkeeping: Minimum 2 years.
• Accounting/Finance Administration: Minimum 1 year.
• Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Administrator looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.