We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Accounts Administrator (up to 12 months maternity contract) to join our fantastic client who specialises in supplying household products to retailers and online, You will be proactive, and capable of working independently, liaising with external accountants, and handling a wide range of accounting and financial tasks, including credit control, invoicing, and payments. You will report into the Managing Director and be involved in: Process purchase and sales invoicing Raising purchase orders to factories Processing wholesale orders Providing remittances for payment Using Xero accounting software, ensuring all transactions are coded correctly Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor payments in and out Submitting the VAT from Xero reconciliation Checking factory shipping invoices to ensure the cost prices paid are correct. Manage credit control, including chasing overdue payments and ensuring timely settlements Handle multi-currency transactions and work with currency exchange companies to pay factories Checking courier bills for overcharging and courier claims Handle VLOOKUPs and spreadsheets to assist with data analysis for online platforms payments Checking invoices are correct with the goods loaded from factories. Coordinate with factories with production deposits and final payments Shared monitoring for invoice purposes - Re shipping schedules Goods ready date and planned loading Check warehouse invoices (Monthly) Support purchase planning (shared responsibility) Monitor China goods in transit and confirm goods are correctly loaded in case Invoices and packing lists need to be amended (Shared responsibility) Claiming on the faulty goods over a period from factories Liaising with external accountants Liaising with credit insurers implementing payment terms, credit risk checks Processing the payroll journal on Xero every month Dealing with invoice queries Experience & Skills Previous experience in an import/supply chain environment preferred Proficient with Xero, Excel (especially VLOOKUP), and general finance software essential Confident in credit control and chasing payments professionally Experience in reviewing logistics paperwork and understanding shipping documents ideal Whats on offer: Flexible working hours (start between 8-4 or 8.30-4.30 or 9-5) 21 days holiday plus public holidays Free on-site parking