Accounts Administrator

Job Description:

Job Title: Accounts & Office Administrator
Location: Coventry
Salary: £13.00 per hour (flexible depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 15 hours per week)

Job Description

We are an independent car garage based in Coventry looking for a highly organised and experienced Accounts & Office Administrator to support the financial and administrative side of our business. This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience who thrives in a small business environment.

You’ll work closely with the business owner and external accountant, taking ownership of day-to-day finance tasks and general admin. Full-time preferred (40 hours/week), but part-time applicants (minimum 15 hours/week across 3 days) are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records using Xero or Sage

• Sales Ledger:

  • Raise invoices

  • Send out statements

  • Reconcile payments

• Purchase Ledger:

  • Log supplier invoices

  • Reconcile statements

  • Prepare and process payments

• Run payroll for 8 staff members

• Prepare and submit VAT and PAYE payments

• General administrative duties using Excel, Word, and Outlook

Candidate Requirements

• Strong bookkeeping experience

• Proficiency with Xero or Sage

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Knowledge of payroll, VAT, and PAYE processes

• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage own workload

• Comfortable working independently in a small team

Desirable

• AAT qualification (or qualified by experience)

• Previous experience in a garage, trades, or small business setting

Working Hours & Pay

• Full-time: 40 hours per week

• Part-time: Minimum 15 hours per week across at least 3 days

• Rate: £13.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)