Accounts Administrator

The Business & Opportunity:
As an entrepreneurial SME, our client is continuing to make successful strides as a leading provider of specialised products to the healthcare sector. Due to their ongoing growth, they have created a new opportunity for an Accounts Administrator where you will part of a close-knit, supportive team.
You’ll play a vital role in keeping the finance operations running efficiently and have the chance to develop your skills in line with business growth.
You will be based at their offices in North Leeds (LS7), with free onsite parking, or easily accessible via public transport.
This is a part-time position, 24-28 hours per week, with the working hours to suit you, to be spread over 4 or 5 days.
Specific Requirement:
You will play a key hands-on role combining accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control responsibilities. You will maintain accurate financial records, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and help keep the cashflow running smoothly. Specifically, this will include:
Purchase Ledger & Payments
* Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct authorisation.
* Reconcile supplier statements and chase missing credit notes.
* Help to prepare payment runs and reconcile company credit card statements.
* Ensure all supplier and expense payments are processed on time
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
* Match customer payments daily against quotes and invoices.
* Raise and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately.
* Monitor overdue accounts and carry out proactive credit control activity.
* Open new customer accounts and maintain accurate data in CRM and accounting systems.
General Finance Support
* Assist with financial month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting for the Bookkeeper and Accountant.
* Maintain organised and up-to-date digital and paper records for all finance documents.
* Liaise with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to resolve queries promptly.
* Support with general finance tasks such as credit card processing, petty cash reconciliation, and handling card payments.
* Assist colleagues with ad-hoc finance or administrative duties as required.
* Support the ongoing improvement of finance processes and data accuracy.
Ideal Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience in an accounts administration, finance assistant, or similar role in an SME.
* Knowledge of both purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
* Experience using accounting software (ideally Xero).
* Strong Excel and data-entry skills with excellent numerical accuracy.
* Comfortable working with CRM systems for customer and order data.
* Highly organised with great attention to detail.
* Proactive and able to take ownership of day-to-day finance tasks.
* Professional communication skills with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
* Positive attitude, reliable, and a strong team player.
* Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
* Demonstrate the company values of being passionate, honest and genuine, reliable, detail-orientated, and a problem solver.
What’s on Offer:
* A starting salary of in the region of £29,000-£31,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
* 24-28 hours per week, flexible to suit you, spread over 4 or 5 days.
* Free on-site parking and easily accessible via public transport.
* The opportunity to work in a growing and thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.
Next Steps:
Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded