Accounts Administrator Job at NSG Environmental Ltd (Chorley)

Accounts Administrator

NSG Environmental Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Chorley

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Provide essential support to the finance team by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, with a particular focus on the purchase ledger. You will help make sure supplier invoices are handled correctly and paid when they should be, while maintaining strong controls and attention to detail. Alongside purchase ledger duties, you will also support the management of expenses, credit cards, petty cash and the finance inbox. The Accounts Assistant will play a key part in delivering a smooth, well-organised finance operation with a pro-active approach to seek ongoing improvements that enables the business to run effectively and efficiently.

Job Responsibility:

Purchase Ledger Management: Accurately process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, resolve queries promptly and support a timely cut-off and reliable payments process
Accounts Mailbox Support: Monitor, triage and respond to finance-related emails, ensuring queries are addressed promptly and directed to the appropriate team members
Cost Control & Accuracy: Maintain high levels of accuracy and ensure correct coding, approvals and supporting documentation are in place to uphold strong financial controls
Expense & Credit Card Administration: Review and process employee expenses and company card claims in line with policy, ensuring timely and accurate posting and reimbursement
Petty Cash Oversight: Monitor, record and reconcile petty cash transactions to ensure clarity, accuracy and financial discipline
Supplier and Internal Communication: Build good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, resolving queries professionally and supporting smooth communication
Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve finance processes, strengthen controls and contribute to best practice within the team

Requirements:

Good standard of education (GCSE or equivalent, including Maths & English)
Well organised with the ability to work to timescales and demonstrate attention to detail
Routine recording and reporting of information both verbal and numerical
Hands-on experience in a finance or accounts assistant role with Purchase ledger / AP experience, including invoice processing & reconciliations
Understanding of basic accounting & VAT principles
Working in a fast-paced environment with weekly/monthly deadlines
Strong IT skills, including MS Excel. Competent user of MS Office
Ability to prioritise, manage time, work independently and as part of a team whilst taking ownership
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident communication with suppliers & internal colleagues
Strong organisational skills & ability to follow processes
Ability to learn and navigate finance systems quickly
Database/records maintenance

Nice to have:

AAT Level 2 or above, or equivalent bookkeeping qualification
IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent
Experience processing employee expenses, credit cards and petty cash handling / reconciliation
Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work
Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information
Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc.

What we offer:

Life Assurance 3x Salary
Private Healthcare package
Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%
Discretionary bonus
187.5 hours per year holiday allowance
Professional memberships covered
Training and development opportunities available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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