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Job descriptionReporting to:Financial controller and DirectorAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Employment Type:On-site Full-time & permanent (with flexibility for part-time arrangements for the right candidate).Salary:28,000 - 32,000About LCM Engineering & Consultancy LimitedLCM Engineering & Consultancy Limited is a UK-based firm specialising in delivering innovative engineering solutions and expert consultancy services across a range of sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and client-focused delivery, LCM supports projects from concept through to completion, offering tailored advice and practical support to ensure success.Role Overview:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts and Admin Assistant to support our finance and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in bookkeeping and office administration who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities:Accounts Support: Raise and issue of purchase orders, resolving discrepancies and queries. Maintenance of purchase orders and matching to delivery notes. Invoice Processing: Receiving, verifying, and logging invoices, ensuring their accuracy, and matching them with purchase order. Prepare and schedule supplier month-end payment runs. Ledger Maintenance: Maintaining and updating the accounts payable ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately, reconciliation to supplier monthly statements and resolving any discrepancies. Query Resolution: Dealing with internal and external queries related to invoices and payments. Post supplier bank transactions. Support financial controller with month-end, VAT returns and year-end financial procedures. Manage and reconcile company credit card and petty cash transactions. Maintain additional email accounts. Assist with timesheet processing and allocation into accounting software.Office Admin: Provide general administrative support to the finance and operations teams. Manage incoming calls, emails, and post, ensuring timely responses. Maintain and update company records, databases, and filing systems. Order office and warehouse supplies and manage stock levels. Support onboarding of new staff and maintain HR records. Manage booking of hotels/accommodation/transport for personnel when working off-site. Arrange training and refresher courses as required. Liaise with insurance providers including public liability, employers liability, and vehicle insurance.Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a similar accounts/admin role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software sage line 50. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication, interpersonal skills, and a team player. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Were looking for someone whos not just skilled, but also excited to grow with us.Desirable Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience is a plusbut we value practical know-how just as much.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSchedule:Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Bedford MK45 3LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language:English (required)Work authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person