Accounts/Administrative Assistant

Role Purpose

Procter and Street is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts/Administrative Assistant to join our client’s finance team. This role will support the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, payroll administration, and general accounting duties. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated and experienced team and play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Reconciliations

• Manage daily banking activity, including Sage 200 bank reconciliations, bank payments, petty cash, credit card reconciliations, and month-end statement checks.

Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger

• Process supplier invoices, resolve invoice queries, support recoveries payments, maintain sales ledger records, and assist with monthly payment runs.

Payroll & Administration

• Assist with weekly payroll, maintain holiday calendars, complete ad hoc administration, and support the wider finance team.

Systems & Financial Processing

• Use Sage 200 and internal processes to maintain accurate financial records and ensure data is entered correctly.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

• Build strong working relationships with operational sites and internal teams, responding professionally to finance-related queries.
• Communicate clearly across the business and provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar finance role.
• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and high-volume financial transaction processing.
• Working knowledge of Sage 200 or similar accounting software, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, numerical ability, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation, time management, prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, honest, dependable, and committed, with a strong work ethic.
• Proactive, positive, and willing to take ownership while supporting colleagues in an established team environment.
• Able to build trust, form long-term working relationships, and demonstrate practical experience that enables contribution from day one.

Working Environment

• Office-based role within a collaborative, open-plan environment and supportive finance team.
• Close interaction with operational sites and wider business functions.