Accounts Administrator 6825

Accounts Administrator 6825

Location: Tetbury (Hybrid – 4 days per week in office, 1 day WFH following successful training)

Hours: Monday – Friday (Full Time)

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £27,000

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing environmental consultancy based in Tetbury. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that operates at the forefront of sustainable land use, supporting a wide range of projects across the UK and Ireland. Combining the agility of an SME with the backing of a global organisation, our client offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with strong opportunities for development. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and contributing to the wider team’s success.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts Support:

• Manage day-to-day accounts processing, including invoices and supplier payments
• Support banking processes and assist with credit control activities
• Liaise with clients regarding outstanding payments
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to support monthly financial cycles
• Assist with monthly environmental reporting

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems
• Handle incoming correspondence, emails, and general enquiries
• Coordinate schedules, meeting rooms, and travel arrangements
• Maintain supplier records, portals, and internal logs

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain up-to-date records including risk assessments and H&S documentation
• Support compliance checks and ensure procedures are followed
• Train as Fire Marshal, including organising drills and tracking incidents

Key Skills

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative or accounts support role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Bookkeeping or purchase ledger experience
• Experience within a consultancy or professional services environment
• Familiarity with CRM or project management systems
• Interest in sustainability, environmental services, or ecology

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Paid professional memberships
• Inclusive and supportive working culture
• Opportunities to engage in community initiatives and wellbeing programmes

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tom.watts@first-base.co.uk or call Tom on 01453 755330.

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