Accounts and Admin Assistant

Job Title: Accounts and Admin Assistant

Location: Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 42.5 Hours per week

1st Horizon is a multi-disciplinary company specialising in survey, mapping, and measurement services. They offer a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to diverse projects, whether national or international in scope.

Since its founding, 1st Horizon has experienced steady growth, including a significant expansion of its workforce and relocation to a custom-built headquarters. This growth aligns with their objective to provide expert services in the surveying field, emphasising accuracy and professionalism across various industries.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts and Admin Assistant to provide essential financial and administrative support. The Accounts and Admin Assistant will play a key role in supporting the operational and financial efficiency of the business, with responsibilities spanning across finance, administration, and process improvement. This is a varied role that requires multitasking and team collaboration.

The Accounts and Admin Assistant will play a key role in supporting the operational and financial efficiency of the business. This dynamic position will be tailored to the strengths and aspirations of the successful candidate, with responsibilities spanning across finance, administration, and process improvement.

Please note this role is Entry Level and would be suitable for an apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciling bank transactions and inputting financial data.
• Weekly invoicing and supplier invoice management.
• Bookkeeping and staff expense processing.
• Managing inboxes and responding to queries.
• Basic document formatting and asset register maintenance.
• Supporting administrative improvement initiatives.

About you:

At 1st Horizon, we genuinely believe that personal qualities and behaviours are more important than specific skills, accolades, and experience. We offer a unique, inspiring workplace with a positive team spirit, extensive opportunities for professional growth, and a fantastic working environment at our custom-built facilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) in including English and Maths at Grade 6 or above.
• Customer service or administrative experience – 1+ years (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Full clean driving license preferred.

Additional Information:

When applying, applicants should provide a covering letter detailing their salary expectations, availability to commence work and current residential location.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Extensive career prospects and development within the company.
• Training and development.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Admin assistant, Accounts assistant, Admin and accounts facilitator, Administrative Facilitator, Accounts clerk, Admin support, Business and Finance Support may also be considered for this role.