Accounts Administrator

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

Hours:

Monday - Friday, standard office hours

Working pattern:
Hybrid - 1 day WFH after probation

Benefits:
Parking available | Pension scheme

We are recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join a friendly and supportive business based in Leatherhead. This is a varied, dual role combining bookkeeping, finance support, and general office administration. The position would suit someone with solid accounting experience who enjoys a hands-on role and being involved across the wider business.

• Ensure daily accounting functions are completed accurately
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and prepare regular reports
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts in a timely manner
• Process bank deposits, general ledger postings, and statements
• Enter financial transaction data accurately into internal systems
• Process incoming supplier invoices using Xero Accounting
• Prepare monthly supplier statements
• Manage supplier queries regarding invoices and payments
• Process customer invoices and chase outstanding balances
• Allocate incoming payments to contracts
• Process payments via card machine
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Compile summaries and reports for management

• Process sales contracts received from the sales team
• Deal with customer queries and handle issues professionally
• Attend management meetings and provide administrative support
• Renew Public Liability, Compliance, Commercial, Fleet Insurance, and CC Auto Pay accounts annually
• Order office supplies including cleaning and stationery stock
• Provide general office management and administrative support
• Ensure work is carried out in line with company procedures and applicable regulations

• Proven experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confident with data entry, filing, and record keeping
• Experience using Xero Accounting
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience preparing financial reports and working with spreadsheets