Accounts Administrator

• Southampton/hybrid working model
• £28,250 + benefits

Leading manufacturing company is actively recruiting for an experienced Accounts Administrator to undertake the following responsibilities:

• Manage the Purchase Ledger email inbox to ensure that queries are responded to in a timely manner and in line with internal SLA's.
• Review and approve purchase invoices to ensure accuracy prior to their release to the ledger.
• Accurate preparation of weekly supplier payment runs for management approvals.
• Processing one off supplier payments where needs arise within the business.
• Posting of the payment journals into the accounting system with relevant diligence such that accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements on a monthly basis, liaising with the supplier to resolve any differences.
• Production of bank statement reports for wider finance team members as requested.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams on individual payment and invoice queries in line with internal SLA's.
• Collaborating with internal teams resolve any difficulties the operational teams are facing and acting as an effective support function to the wider business.
• Constructively challenge and drive system improvements where needed.
• Working effectively within the team, building good working relationships throughout the Company

Essential experience for the position of Accounts Administrator

• Good understanding of accounts payable with ideally 1-2 years in a finance role.
• Experience of working with accounting packages, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Package, especially excel.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• It's vital that you're comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment as you will be balancing multiple workstreams, ensuring smooth efficiency and strong output is achieved.
• Ability to be forward thinking whilst maintaining a methodical, attention to detail approach.
• Compliant accurate record keeping is important to this role.
• Strong planning, organising and prioritising workload skills are essential alongside the ability to work to deadlines.
• Educated to A Level Standard or equivalent.
• Proven track record of raising the standards within a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel within and throughout the UK as and when necessary.
• Flexibility to support the business to get the job done understanding the requirements of all stakeholders while maintaining a safe environment for all.