Accounts Administrator

Reference:
1295560
Sector:
Admin & Clerical
Salary:
£28,000 to £30,000 Per Annum
Town/City:
Bishop's Stortford
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
30/11/2025

Job Title:  Accounts Administrator             
Location:   Bishop's Stortford         
Salary:       28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)                   
Term:         Permanent    
Hours:       9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday (this is an office based role)     
               
 
About the Role:
 
We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our client's busy team in Bishop's Stortford. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of both company and client accounting functions, managing day-to-day financial transactions across purchase and sales ledgers, and supporting the wider accounts team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid Sage 50 experience who enjoys variety in their work and has a methodical, proactive approach to managing accounts processes.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage purchase ledger invoices and employee expenses using Sage 50 Accounts
  • Prepare monthly payment runs and issue remittances
  • Process sales ledger invoices and receipts
  • Monitor bank accounts daily, reconciling transactions accurately
  • Process invoices and payments
  • Run daily, month-end and year-end procedures for client accounting
  • Respond to internal and external queries promptly and professionally
  • Assist the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end processes
  • Carry out some general office administration

 
About You:

  • Calm, confident and professional manner
  • Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
  • AAT qualified / part-qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team


What's on Offer
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
Pension
 
Please apply on line or call 01279 758855 for more information
 
This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd.  The services advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.