Accounts Administrator

We are looking for an Accounts Administrator 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.

How to apply

for the Accounts Administrator:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW