Accounts Administrator

Reporting To The Managing Director

Join our small friendly team at an exciting time in our company's development. As Accounts Administrator you will be responsible for supporting the Managing Director in cash-flow management , banking and payment operations, and ensuring the smooth running of purchase ledger activities.

The role also involves liaising with internal teams and external partners including suppliers, producing financial reports, and assisting with administrative and day to day operational tasks.

Kingfisher is a dynamic manufacturing business serving a diverse range of customers from private individuals to specialist contractors and multinational corporates. Our supply chain is similarly eclectic and the successful candidate should therefore possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We have a bespoke IT system (MIMIS) covering accounting, sales order processing, purchase order processing and procurement, so full training will be given. The job is Glasgow based but the successful candidate will be welcomed to Kingfisher via on-boarding training at our site in South Cumbria (2 to 3 days).

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Control and process purchase ledger payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and cash book entries.
• Process allocations within purchase ledger.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records for MD's ancillary business and associated accounts.

Banking & Financial Administration

• Oversee banking operations.
• Prepare and send required reports to finance provider.
• Provide statements to accountants as required.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of capital expenditure.

Payroll & Commissions,

• Process monthly payroll.
• Calculate and process salesmen’s commissions and mileage claims.

Month-End & Reporting

• Process month-end procedures within accounting systems.
• Update and maintain financial spreadsheets and reports.

Internal & External Liaison

• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Work with office staff and the factory manager regarding payments due and financial queries.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain and update spreadsheets and internal records using Microsoft Excel.
• Support additional business operations including retail and website-related administration where required.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience with purchase ledger control and bookkeeping .
• Ability to maintain cash books and financial records .
• Experience working with accounting software .
• Strong computer literacy , particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word .
• Experience working in a role reporting to Director / Managing Director level .
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.#

Desirable

• Experience in retail sales or customer service .
• Experience with data input and SRM review .
• Experience managing banking and cash management processes .

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage financial processes independently
• Effective communication with internal teams and external partners
• Practical problem-solving approach to financial queries