Accounts Administrator

Accounts Administrator
Leicester – Office Based
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
£25,000 per annum

Finance experience is not essential, full training will be provided.

Are you an organised administrator with a keen eye for detail and an interest in developing a career within a finance team? Our client is a leading, award-winning accountancy firm conveniently located within walking distance of Leicester Train Station. With continued growth across the business, they are now looking to recruit an Administrator t to support their busy finance function and gain valuable hands-on experience in financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with administration experience who is looking to transition into a finance-focused role while building core skills within a supportive team environment.

The role

• Maintaining client, supplier and nominal ledgers, including regular data entry and updates
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting invoicing and billing processes, including raising invoices and issuing statements
• Recording and reconciling petty cash transactions
• Assisting with credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing payments
• Producing correspondence, documents, spreadsheets and maintaining databases and records
• Maintaining accurate financial records, both electronic and paper-based, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
• Filing and organising financial and administrative documentation correctly
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and clients regarding finance-related queries
• Minute taking and meeting support
• Office supplies management, including ordering stationery and coordinating services
• Supporting file and record management processes, including opening and closing records where required
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team and assisting with ad hoc tasks

The candidate

• Minimum of 12 months administration experience
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative while contributing to a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages; exposure to finance systems would be advantageous but not essential
• GCSE Maths grade A–C (or equivalent) desirable

 
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