Our client are a succesfull Engineering and they are seeking an Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper to join the team. This is a varied and interesting key role, working in a small and friendly office environment.

Duties of the Accounts Administrator include:

• Maintaining Sales and Purchase Ledgers using Accounting software.
• Reconciling Bank / Customer / Supplier statements.
• Preparing and processing weekly & monthly payroll using Sage Payroll.
• Maintain HR files using Sage HR software.
• Processing VAT returns.
• Setting up payments via online banking ready for authorisation.
• Dealing with and maintaining general financial paperwork and filing.
• Credit control with due payments and helping to resolve accounts queries.
• Ordering stationery and general office supplies as required.
• Answering telephones and liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Other general administrative activities as needed.

Required experience/skills:

• Previous bookkeeping / accounts administration experience essential.
  
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Good knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll / VT Transaction+ Accounting software. Training can be provided if not familiar with software.
  
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to proactively work independently, self-motivated and a flexible team player.

• Strong communication skills - able to communicate at all levels.

Starting at 21 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (up to 23 days + Bank hols after 2 years’ service) Pro rata

Pension scheme.

Private medical care available after qualifying period.

Job type: Permanent Part time

Hours of work: 15 - 18 hours per week (Some flexibility with start / finish times)

Starting Salary: £30k -£35k pro rata (Depending on Experience).