Accounts Administrator

Primary Location :

Newtownards, United Kingdom

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

 

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to join our Finance Department.  Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Accounts Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient financial operation of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end reporting, and ensuring strong financial controls across key areas of the organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

Administer Purchase Ledger activities, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs, accruals, and prepayments; Administer Sales Ledger activities, including customer account maintenance, invoicing, credit notes, receipt allocation, and Direct Debits; Monitor and support credit control activities, managing customer queries, overdue accounts, and account reconciliations; Liaise with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of customer credits and financial transactions; Prepare financial reports, including credit card analysis, and other management information as required; Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems while ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting deadlines

Candidate Profile

Previous experience in an Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounting role; Strong understanding of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control processes;  Experience preparing reconciliations and supporting month-end processes; Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; Strong organisational and time management skills; Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities; Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable criteria: Experience using Sage 200; Knowledge of VAT and Intrastat reporting requirements; Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or FMCG environment; AAT qualification or progress towards a recognised accounting qualification; Knowledge and experience of accounting processes involving both Sterling (GBP) and Euro currencies.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment