Accounts Administrator- Maternity Cover

Accounts Administrator - Maternity Cover (Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract)

Location:

Greater Manchester

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Hours:

24 hours per week (Monday-Wednesday, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Contract:

7-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Start Date:

June 2026

SF Partners are working with a well-established and successful manufacturing business in Greater Manchester to recruit an experienced Accounts Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional to join a busy finance team and play a key role in maintaining day-to-day accounting operations.

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledger records
• Raising customer invoices and supporting sales ledger activities
• Managing credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Allocating receipts and payments accurately
• Performing bank and cashbook reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Supporting the wider finance function with administrative duties

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

• AAT qualification (or currently studying)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or fast-paced business environment
• Ability to quickly adapt to established systems and processes

• £16.00 per hour
• Part-time working pattern (Monday-Wednesday)
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract with potential for extension
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to join a stable and well-established business