Job Title: Accounts Administrator
Location: Studley
Salary: GBP28,000-GBP32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
I'm working with an established business based in Studley who are looking to recruit an organised and hands‑on Accounts Administrator to join their team.
This is a varied role offering genuine responsibility, working closely with colleagues across the business and an external accountant. You'll play an important part in keeping the day-to-day finance function running smoothly, maintaining accurate records and ensuring customer payments are followed up.
If you enjoy working in a varied finance role where you can take ownership, use your initiative and make a real contribution, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Key responsibilities
- Processing day-to-day financial transactions accurately using Xero.
- Completing bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
- Monitoring outstanding customer invoices and proactively chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
- Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
- Reviewing aged debt reports and escalating overdue accounts where necessary.
- Processing supplier invoices, checking documentation and preparing payments.
- Allocating transactions to the correct cost centres.
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and the external accountant.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end activities.
- Assisting with compliance records, financial documentation and general accounts administration.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support the wider business.
About you
You'll be a practical, reliable and detail-focused finance professional who enjoys taking responsibility for your work.
- Previous experience in accounts administration, accounts assistance, bookkeeping or credit control.
- Experience using Xero or another accounting package.
- A good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
- Confidence chasing outstanding payments and having professional conversations about money owed.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage your workload independently and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
- A relevant qualification such as AAT would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on offer?
- Salary of GBP28,000-GBP32,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- A varied role with genuine responsibility and ownership.
- A supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to improving finance processes.
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