Secretary & Accounts Administrator
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Circa £28,500 per annum (DOE)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (fully office based)
A well-established, third-generation family-owned business is seeking a Secretary & Accounts Administrator to join its friendly and experienced head office team in Stourport-on-Severn. Set in a rural, idyllic location, this is a varied, hands‑on role offering long-term stability within a supportive working environment.
This position would suit an experienced Secretary, Office Administrator or Accounts Administrator who enjoys variety, responsibility and working as part of a small, close‑knit team.
The Role
Working from the Accounts Office, you will provide secretarial support to the Directors while assisting with day‑to‑day accounts and office administration duties. The role is broad and practical, with involvement across the business.
Responsibilities
Secretarial & Administration
* Providing secretarial support to Company Directors, including audio typing
* Managing emails, correspondence, letters and documentation
* Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
* General administration, record keeping and data entry
* Answering and transferring telephone calls, taking messages and handling enquiries
* Liaising with customers and suppliers, resolving queries where appropriate
* Providing cover for colleagues and supporting the wider office team when required
Accounts Support
* Assisting with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processing
* Using Sage 50 Accounts to maintain financial records
* Processing employee expenses and petty cash
* Supporting the Accounts team with general bookkeeping tasks
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a Secretarial, Office Administration or Accounts Administration role
* Some accounts or bookkeeping experience (preferred)
* Working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts (advantageous but not essential)
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
* A confident, professional telephone manner
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
* Own transport essential due to rural location
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