Job Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our busy Finance team in Potters Bar. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Financial Controller.
You'll be joining a fast-paced, collaborative environment where accuracy and initiative are key. Please note this is a fully office-based position.
THE BUSINESS:
800 Group is a medium-sized niche building company with over 30 years' experience working in the Prime residential sector. Our project work includes high-end complex refurbishments and the reconstruction of house and apartments, alongside our maintenance and aftercare division.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage the purchase ledger inbox, keeping backlog to a minimum
· Timely processing of a high volume of supplier invoices, credit notes and staff expenses, including nominal coding and job coding using Lightyear
· Monitor the purchase invoice approvals process to ensure supplier invoices are paid to terms
· Assist in the preparation of a weekly payment list
· Post purchase ledger adjustments and reconcile supplier statements to the system
· Query resolution including liaising with suppliers as required
· Occasional cover for purchase ledger payment runs
· Occasional cover for credit card administration and sales ledger
· Job cost transactions
· Run project reports for managers
· Respond to information requests in a timely manner
· Administer the jobs table, ensuring relevant forms are completed
· Assist with any additional tasks as required by the FC
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Education: Minimum 5 GCSE's grades A-C including English and Maths
· Proven Excel ability, including writing formulas and setting up pivot tables
· Experienced in Word and Outlook
· Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are essential
· Excellent organisational skills are required
· Numerate
· Ability to communicate at all levels
· Able to build constructive relationships with others to ensure goals are achieved
· Reliable and punctual
· Team player with a proactive approach
· Eager to learn
· Trustworthy in relation to sensitive financial information
EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum of one year's purchase ledger experience using accounting software eg Xero, Quickbooks, Sage
· Working knowledge of VAT and the ability to apply that knowledge to the purchase ledger
· Knowledge of the construction industry would be an advantage
· Knowledge of Access Dimensions and Lightyear is preferred but not essential
Location: Office based Potters Bar
Duration: Permanent Full Time 8am to 5pm (40 hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience of setting up Excel pivot tables?
* Do you have a minimum of 5 GCSE's grades A-C including English and Maths?
Work Location: In person