Key Accounts Administrator

Key Accounts Administrator \- About the Role

We are looking for a detail\-oriented and proactive Key Accounts Administrator to join our finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and efficient administration of both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, supporting the day\-to\-day financial operations of the business.

The role will involve managing customer and supplier accounts, processing invoices and payments, completing account reconciliations, supporting credit control, resolving account queries and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and previous experience working in a busy finance environment. They will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to deadlines and liaising with both internal teams and external customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.


• Maintain and administer customer accounts.


• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue payments.


• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.


• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries.


• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records.


• Prepare aged debtor reports and provide updates to management.


• Support credit control and debt collection activities.


• Liaise with customers regarding account queries and outstanding balances.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.


• Verify invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed terms where applicable.


• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised before processing.


• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.


• Prepare and process supplier payments in accordance with agreed payment terms.


• Maintain accurate supplier account records.


• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.


• Assist with the management of the Accounts Payable inbox and ensure queries are dealt with promptly.

• Complete regular customer and supplier account reconciliations.


• Assist with month\-end and year\-end financial close processes.


• Provide financial information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.


• Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date financial records and documentation.


• Work closely with other departments to resolve billing, purchasing and account\-related queries.


• Ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and procedures.


• Assist with general finance administration and other duties as required.


• Support the wider finance team during busy periods and with ad hoc projects.

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Administration or similar finance role. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


• Good understanding of both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.


• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• Excellent numerical and organisational skills.


• Strong reconciliation and problem\-solving abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Experience using accounting or ERP software.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy finance environment.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• A proactive and professional approach to resolving issues and meeting deadlines.

• Accounting qualification or relevant accounting certification.


• Experience with ERP/accounting systems. Experience with Xero and Sage accounts software would be extremely beneficial


• Experience in credit control and debt collection.


• Experience processing supplier payment runs.


• Experience supporting month\-end and year\-end accounts.


• Experience working with a high volume of customer and supplier accounts.

• Highly organised and methodical.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Reliable and accountable.


• Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.


• Professional when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.


• Flexible and willing to support the wider finance team when required.

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance

• Accounts Payable / Receivable: 3 years (required)

• Fluent English (required)

• Drivers Licence (preferred)

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