Accounts Administrator
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | private medical + annual bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Inverness, Highlands, IV1 1AX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677337_1768580392 |
Summary
Full‑Time or Reduced Hours | £30,000-£40,000 DOE + Benefits
Search is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation in recruiting an experienced Accounts Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and supportive team within a business experiencing continued growth and increased workload.
The role offers variety, development opportunities and flexibility for the right person - ideal for someone who enjoys ownership of their work and contributing to a small, collaborative accounts function.
The Role
You will support a wide range of accounts and administrative duties to keep the finance function running smoothly, including:
Accounts Responsibilities- Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
- Posting accrual journals
- Credit control and credit applications
- Weekly timesheets and subcontractor invoices
- Petty cash management
- Maintaining supplier and customer databases
- Internal plant journals
- Processing site paperwork
- Quarry administration (royalties, taxes, sales & purchase invoices)
- Maintaining and distributing live hire reports
- Managing calls, mail and shared mailbox
- Stationery, PPE and sundries stock control
- Staff holiday authorisation and updates
- Training matrix maintenance, arranging courses and applying for grants
- Vehicle MOT, tax, insurance and driver checks
- Plant inspection and certification support
What We're Looking For
✔ Experience in an Accounts Administrator or similar finance support role
✔ Strong bookkeeping knowledge
✔ Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and other MS applications
✔ Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
✔ A proactive, organised and team‑focused approach
Training and qualification development can be supported for the right individual.
Hours & Flexibility
- Standard full‑time hours: 08:30-16:30 (Mon-Thu) and 08:30-15:30 (Fri)
- Flexible reduced hours available, e.g., 09:30-15:30, to support family or personal commitments
- Office‑based role
- Immediate start available
Salary & Benefits
- £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience (or pro rata for reduced hours)
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension (standard or tailored)
- 28 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Health surveillance programme
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.