Accounts Administrator
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Tamworth, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Elite Personnel Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SK17686 |
Summary
Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting processes. This position is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, and a proactive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities:
• Invoice Processing:
o Processing accounts payable invoices, matching them to purchase orders.
o Preparing and processing accounts receivable invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
o Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping:
o Accurately entering financial data into accounting software
o Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, both physical and digital.
o Filing and archiving financial documents as required.
• Bank Reconciliation:
o Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving any variances.
• General Administrative Support:
o Providing general administrative support to the finance department as needed (e.g., managing correspondence, scheduling meetings).
o Assisting with ad-hoc financial projects.
Skills and Qualifications:
o Proven experience in an accounts administration, finance assistant, or similar role.
o Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
o Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
o Good written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
o High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work to before an application can be progressed.
Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.
Key Responsibilities:
• Invoice Processing:
o Processing accounts payable invoices, matching them to purchase orders.
o Preparing and processing accounts receivable invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
o Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping:
o Accurately entering financial data into accounting software
o Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, both physical and digital.
o Filing and archiving financial documents as required.
• Bank Reconciliation:
o Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving any variances.
• General Administrative Support:
o Providing general administrative support to the finance department as needed (e.g., managing correspondence, scheduling meetings).
o Assisting with ad-hoc financial projects.
Skills and Qualifications:
o Proven experience in an accounts administration, finance assistant, or similar role.
o Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
o Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
o Good written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
o High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work to before an application can be progressed.
Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.