Accounts Administrator

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to support the day-to-day financial administration of the business.

This role is responsible for ensuring that financial processes run smoothly and accurately, supporting sales, purchasing, and operations teams, and maintaining well-organised and up-to-date financial records. The position is ideal for someone who is methodical, reliable, and comfortable working with numbers, systems, and documentation.

While this is primarily an administrative finance role, experience with tax compliance, bookkeeping principles, or formal accounting qualifications is a strong bonus and may provide opportunities for future progression.

Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes

Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier documentation

Manage and maintain purchase orders and supplier records

Support credit control by monitoring and following up outstanding invoices

Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records

Perform basic reconciliations (supplier statements, transaction checks)

Support month-end processes by preparing information for accountants or bookkeepers

File, scan, and manage financial records and documentation

Use ERP/accounting systems to ensure accurate data entry and reporting

Strong organisational and administrative skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Confidence working with numbers and financial data

Comfortable using ERP or accounting systems (e.g. Odoo, Xero, Sage, or similar)

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Experience or knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, payroll support, CIS, etc.)

Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles

Accounting qualifications or progress toward them (e.g. AAT)

Experience supporting VAT returns or liaising with accountants

Experience working in an SME or engineering-led business

Relevant qualification sin accounts administration, finance administration, or office administration

OR

Demonstrable experience in a similar role with transferable skills

Formal qualifications are not required, but relevant accounting or finance training is advantageous.

Attention to Detail & Accuracy

Numerical Confidence

Autonomy & Reliability

Tax & Compliance Awareness

Industry Knowledge

• Raise and process sales invoices, credit notes, and purchase invoices
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records
• Support credit control and monitor outstanding invoices
• Perform basic account reconciliations and checks
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with numbers and financial data

• Knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, payroll support, CIS, etc.)
• Experience supporting VAT returns or liaising with accountants
• Experience working in an engineering-led business
• Experience using Odoo or similar ERP systems

• Stable, well-defined role within a growing business
• Opportunity to develop finance and accounting knowledge
• Exposure to wider commercial and operational processes
• Clear scope for progression for the right candidate

We offer competitive pay, a supportive working environment, and a structured role where accuracy, reliability, and professionalism are valued. You’ll be supported by senior staff, given clear processes to work from, and offered opportunities to broaden your skills in finance and compliance over time.

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

Relevant, transferable experience and qualifications