Finance Administrator Interim NEW

Accounts Administrator

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

PLEASE NOTE: To be successful for this role, you must live within a commutable distance from Sudbury and hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be contacted.

We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our clients finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, and finance administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and delivering excellent service.

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, including customer account management, cash allocation, bookkeeping, month-end activities, and wider finance administration duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily cash allocation and accurate posting of customer receipts
• Managing customer queries and resolving discrepancies promptly and professionally
• Issuing and managing sales invoices, credit notes, and copy invoices
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer accounts
• Performing account reconciliations and investigating variances
• Supporting month-end finance processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and account reviews
• Completing bookkeeping duties, including maintaining financial records and supporting transactional accounting activities
• Assisting with finance administration tasks to support the wider finance function
• Preparing and reviewing finance reports and documentation as required
• Liaising with internal teams and external customers to ensure timely resolution of queries and issues
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an AR, AP or Finance administration function
• Strong understanding of cash allocation, invoicing, reconciliations, and query management
• Experience with bookkeeping and month-end finance duties
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential

If you are a detail-focused finance professional looking for a varied role combining Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, month-end support, and finance administration, we would love to hear from you.