Accounting Administrator

Overall Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly organised and reliable Accounting Administrator to support the Finance team with the preparation of monthly management accounts while also assisting the Accounts payable team in processing purchase invoices and credit notes. This is a varied role combining finance support and accounts payable support. The role will require strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy and compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts

• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures including maintaining accruals and prepayments schedules

• Assist in maintaining and updating the general ledger by preparing and posting journal entries and transactions

• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes

• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure prompt payment of supplier invoices

• Assist in the monthly supplier payment run

• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations

• Liasing with suppliers to resolve any account queries

• Support the Finance team with any queries that may arise from auditors

• Provide general administrative support to the finance function

Required Qualifications/ Expertise

• Part-Qualified Accountant working towards ACA/ACCA qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant and accounts payable role within telecoms, utilities, or similar corporate environments.

• Must demonstrate Excel capability including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, for ledger analysis.

• Understanding of basic accounting principles

• Experience with accounts payable software (Oracle, MS Business Central)

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.