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.

Key Responsibilities
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

About You
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

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

What's on Offer?
£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

Interested? Apply today or contact SF Partners for a confidential discussion.