Senior Accounts Administrator (12 – 14 Month Maternity Cover)

Full time Fixed Term Contract

Abley Letchford, an innovative development planning and infrastructure consultancy providing high quality, trusted services to clients throughout the UK is looking for a Senior Accounts Administrator to join our team. 

Due to company growth, we are looking for a dynamic individual, to support the Business Manager and be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The role will be on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will assist with ensuring that all relevant financial processes are followed, and that all financial records are accurate. 

Role Requirements Include but Not Limited To:

• Reconciling and processing of banking transactions
• Sales ledger, purchase ledger and monthly account reconciliations
• Production and analysis of financial reports 
• Invoice production and distribution 
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining client information
• Identify and resolve any billing issues 
• Managing aged debt / outstanding accounts effectively, maintaining regular client contact
• Approving supplier invoices 
• Establish excellent working relationships with team members at all levels
• Responding to accounts emails and incoming queries
• Preparing monthly debit and credit journals
• Preparation of month-end checks to facilitate the production of management accounts
• VAT reporting preparation
• Perform other duties, as requested by Business Manager

Skills and Experience Required 

• Relevant qualifications or qualification by experience in a similar role
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with a methodical approach to managing a varied workload
• Ability to work to deadlines 
• Ability to work under own initiative, proactive with a problem solving approach
• Fully IT literate, including excellent Excel skills (V look ups / Pivot tables)
• Ability to work in a busy environment and to adapt to the changing needs of the business 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Confident when dealing with clients
• Working knowledge of accounting systems is a necessity, preferably Xero
• Able to ensure compliance with tax and accounting rules and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail – numerate and analytical
• Honest, discreet and trustworthy

Benefits

We provide a positive working environment and staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, with training and career paths tailored to the individual. Our offices are located in areas with excellent transport links and close to everyday amenities.

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000
• 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• An extra days A/L for your birthday
• Pension scheme with employer contribution of 4%
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Flexible working options
• Generous social budget including summer and Christmas events
• Optional salary sacrifice employee health insurance scheme
• Bike to work scheme

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (4pm early finish on Friday) with 1 hr for lunch

About Abley Letchford

We are a conscientious team, driven to deliver results for our clients. Based across two offices in Hungerford and Reading, our culture is a diverse and collaborative one. We understand that each individual brings their own unique set of talents to work each day. It is this mix of skills that makes Abley Letchford such a fun, inclusive and stimulating place to work.

To Apply

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, then please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Susie Lawman @ [email protected] (strictly no agencies please)