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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