Finance Administrator

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.