Accounts Administrator

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Macfarlane Packaging Full time

Accounts Administrator

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Package: Basic salary up to GBP25,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Sector: Packaging Distribution

Our Company

Gottlieb Packaging Materials, part of Macfarlane Group PLC, the UK s largest packaging distributor, is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join our established team based in Manchester (Trafford Park). As a business, we are dedicated to delivering fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, supported by outstanding customer service. As a growing Group, we are always keen to attract talented individuals to our business.

The Accounts Administrator Role

This is a full-time role, working Monday Friday, 9am-5pm, at our Gottlieb Packaging site in Trafford Park, Manchester. The successful candidate will primarily focus on a range of administrative tasks, including manually checking paperwork and producing customer invoices via SAGE 50. We are therefore seeking someone who can handle these tasks while also being able to take on more advanced accounts administration work as they become more experienced. Over time, this individual will be expected to provide cover and deputise for the Accounts Manager during absences.

Please note, given our office location and the surrounding area's traffic, we would prefer candidates who live within approximately 5 miles of our site (postcode: M17 1SB) to ensure a manageable daily commute.

What you ll do

Accurately and promptly process sales, purchase, and invoicing documentation using both manual input and auto-entry.

Set up accounts on SAGE.

Respond to supplier and customer inquiries.

Check and record a variety of administrative transactions.

Reconcile credit card statements and daily transactions.

Liaise with warehouse staff regarding paperwork and stock queries.

Support the Accounts department in daily, monthly, and annual reporting processes.

Work closely with the Accounts Manager and Buyer to ensure stock records on SAGE are always up to date.

Answer calls as needed; take messages and orders when trained.

Perform other ad-hoc office tasks as required.

What you ll bring

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in sales and purchase ledger, accounting administration, and invoicing. The ideal Accounts Administrator will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively. They should have strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to handle repetitive tasks without becoming disengaged. A solid understanding of IT operations is also required, particularly with SAGE LINE 50, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. If you need any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

What you ll get

From the start of your employment, you will be entitled to 23 days of paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays. We also offer a company pension, death in service insurance, free parking, and a competitive starting salary.

How to Apply/Next Steps

This is an urgent appointment, so we will be working quickly to identify and review the best candidates with the aim of filling this position as soon as possible. To apply, please click apply and ensure your CV is up to date and relevant.

All applications will be acknowledged, with shortlisted applicants typically hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process. However, if you haven t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has not been successful.

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