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Meyer Scott are a small, independent recruitment agency in St Ives, established in 1997. This is a customer service role with accounting duties, ideal for someone cheerful, organised, and detail oriented.
We need a full-time, office-based administrator to support both recruitment and finance functions. This role is not remote or hybrid. Ideally, you can start early April 2025 for a handover period.
We highly value candidates with a stable work history, demonstrating commitment and longevity in their previous roles, with minimal unexplained gaps in employment.

Responsibilities:
Recruitment Support (70%)
* Verify candidates' Right to Work paperwork.
* Act as the first point of contact (phone, email, office visits).
* Update job boards, websites, CRM, and office materials.
* Conduct candidate referencing.
* General administration: scanning, filing, diary management, CV typing.
* Liaise with clients, candidates, and suppliers.

Finance Support (30%)
* Raise invoices, manage queries, credit control, and allocate payments.
* Process invoices, pay suppliers, and resolve discrepancies.
* Daily and monthly reconciliation of payments.
* Liaison with our Accountant - Prepare VAT returns, process payroll (Monday), log timesheets, and manage deductions.
* Upload invoices, reconcile reports, and monitor funds.
* Handle holiday pay, timesheets, and queries.
* Insurance renewals, supplier/client contracts, year-end accounts prep.
* Maintain policies, update contracts, and track staff leave.

Requirements
* Strong admin and finance experience.
* Live near St Ives (PE27 5BH).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office & Xero.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Available 9am - 5:30 pm (1-hour lunch)

What We Offer
* 4 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas leave. Rising every year by a day up until 5 years.
* Town Centre location with available free parking. (Park & Ride 5 min walk)
* Supportive, well-equipped work environment