Job Description

Job Title:

Financial Account Administrator

Location:

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Salary:

30,000-40,000 per annum (pro?rata for part-time)

Contract:

Part-time - Hybrid (office and work from home)

Reports to:

Director

About the Role

EGI is a family run sustainable packaging business that is part of a larger, international group focused on sustainable protective packaging. We have experienced exceptional growth over the past 12 months and are continuing to expand, and we are proud to have attained B Corp Certification. The company offers products that support other businesses in their ability to transport their goods in a sustainable way. EGI prides itself on exceptional customer service and going the extra mile to help customers and is seeking a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic person to join the team and be part of the exciting growth.

We're looking for a hands-on

Financial Account Administrator

to keep our finance operations running smoothly day-to-day. This is a practical role where you'll handle everything from invoicing and reconciliations to supplier management and client queries, as well as group collaboration and reporting--ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and improving simple systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day finance admin

Process supplier bills and staff expenses; set up payment runs.

Track and chase payments (credit control).

Bank, and card reconciliations (weekly/monthly).

Maintain accurate ledgers in QuickBooks.

Compliance & reporting

Prepare VAT returns (including Making Tax Digital submissions) and maintain compliance records.

Support month-end close: journals, accruals/prepayments, aged receivables/payables.

Assist with payroll inputs (hours, starters/leavers, statutory deductions) and liaise with payroll provider.

Prepare simple management reports (cash flow, P&L, aged debtors/creditors) for group reporting purposes.

Stakeholder & operations support

Be the first point of contact for customer account queries and supplier statements.

Coordinate with our external accountant for year-end and statutory filings.

Maintain orderly digital filing (bills, receipts, contracts) and help improve finance processes.

What Good Looks Like (KPIs)

Debtor days:

Maintain targets

Bank reconciliation timeliness:

Completed daily; month-end by Day 3.

VAT accuracy & timeliness:

Zero late submissions; 100% reconciliation to ledgers.

Supplier payments:

On-time with agreed terms.

Data quality:

<1% error rate on postings; all transactions supported by documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in finance administration or bookkeeping within a small business environment.

Working knowledge of UK accounting basics and VAT.

Proficient with QuickBooks desirable but not essential and Microsoft Excel.

Comfortable with credit control and professional customer/supplier communication.

AAT Level 2/3 (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Skills & Attributes

High attention to detail and ownership mindset.

Organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities.

Clear communicator--confident chasing debt and resolving queries.

Process-improvement mindset (simplify, standardise, automate where possible).

Discretion and integrity handling confidential information.

Working Pattern & Tools

Hours:

20 hrs a week split over the 5 day working week, with flexibility around school hours or compressed days.

Hybrid:

3 days on site, 2 days flexible, after onboarding.

Systems:

QuickBooks, Cin7 Core, Prospect, MS Office/Teams, banking portal.

Benefits

Flexible working and supportive, close?knit team.

Training support (AAT modules, CPD, system certifications).

Pension, holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum pro rata + bank holidays.

Real impact--your ideas will shape how we work.

Please provide a covering note with your application.

Disclaimers:

o Right to work in the UK required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15,000.00-20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Market Harborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Bookkeeping/Financial Accounting: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person