Accounts Administrator

Accounts Administrator

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business based in West Midlands.

This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone with previous accounts and general administration experience who enjoys working as part of a small, friendly team. You will provide day-to-day support across the accounts function, ensuring financial records are accurate, up to date and processed efficiently.

The Opportunity

Alongside the day-to-day responsibilities, this role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their accounts experience and take on broader responsibilities over time.

For someone looking to progress their career within finance and accounts, there will be the opportunity to learn more about the wider finance function and develop their knowledge within an established business. Equally, the position would suit an experienced Accounts Administrator who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and wants to become a valued member of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Raising customer invoices and credit notes
• Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledger records
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Processing expenses
• Credit control and following up outstanding customer payments
• Dealing with supplier and customer account queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
• Supporting month-end activities as required
• General accounts and office administration
• Providing additional administrative support to the wider business when required

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working within a busy SME environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Experience of purchase and/or sales ledger
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office
• Experience using accounting or ERP software
• Good attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and priorities
• A flexible and team-focused approach

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or similar SME environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Applications are welcomed both from candidates who are looking to develop and progress their accounts career, and from those who already have solid accounts experience and are looking for a stable, varied position within an established business.

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £27,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Established and successful manufacturing business
• Varied accounts and administration responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop and take on broader responsibilities
• Friendly, down-to-earth working environment

If you are an experienced Accounts Administrator looking for a permanent opportunity with an established Cannock-based business, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for further information.