Kingfisher Direct Ltd is an online retailer specialising in commercial and industrial products supplied to businesses and public sector organisations across the UK and Europe. Our product range includes waste and recycling bins, water tanks, and winter safety products

We are an established and trusted supplier to large organisations in the construction, waste/recycling, and manufacturing industries. We are also a leading supplier of our product ranges to the public sector including, private/state schools, colleges, academies and universities, local authorities, armed forces, and the NHS.

This role will provide support for all areas of our busy accounts department with development opportunities in all areas of accounting. It’s an integral part of the day-to-day management of the business providing support to our sales, marketing and warehouse teams.

Business Administration tasks

Posting purchase ledger invoices to Sage
Reconciling supplier statements
Preparing the payment run
Posting the payment run to Sage
Sending supplier remittances
Answering supplier queries
Filling in supplier forms
Sending customer statements
Chasing outstanding invoices
Responding to customer queries
Bank reconciliations
Posting bank receipts from the bank feed in Sage to the correct customer accounts
Customer refunds and posting the refund in Sage
Posting credit card payments on to Sage
Assist with month end procedures – working to a deadline
Providing support to all company departments
Regular contact with our sales, marketing and warehouse teams – answering queries via telephone and email

Skills and Knowledge

1 -2 yrs experience in a similar role - ideal but not essential as full training will be given
Sage 200 experience desired but not essential as full training will be given
IT Literate on Word, Excel and Outlook.
Proactive and motivated individual, with the ability to prioritise duties and work to deadlines
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills to interact successfully at all levels
Excellent time management
Good understanding of IT including, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
Good attention to detail and excellent accuracy
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
Willingness to learn and develop financial knowledge and skills

What we offer:

A fun and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development
20 days annual leave + statutory holidays
An extra day's holiday for every year worked
Your birthday off!
This is an 18-month Apprenticeship position - year 1 £7.55 then year 2 min wage applies based on current age scale rates.
Immediate start

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £15,704.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Retford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Expected start date: 15/09/2025

Kingfisher Direct Ltd

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