Accounts Administrator

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Administator to work on a permanent basis in St Helens.

Salary is c£26,300 per annum plus holidays, pension etc.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Administrator:

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices, including price verification and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports, including daily cash flow reporting.
• Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts on a daily basis.
• Record and allocate incoming and outgoing payments.
• Manage petty cash transactions, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Process transportation-related invoices and claims where applicable.
• Submit statutory returns to HMRC within required deadlines.
• Liaise professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling financial and commercial data.
• Support compliance with internal policies, including Health & Safety requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking ad hoc duties as reasonably required by the finance team.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development as required.

Skills & Experience for the Accounts Administrator:

• Previous experience within a finance function, ideally in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and debits and credits.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Business One or similar accounting software) is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional telephone manner and confident communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable timekeeping and punctuality.
• Commitment to accuracy and high professional standards.
• Willingness to undertake training where required.