Accounts Administrator
Salary: £28,500k
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (1-hour lunch)
Location: Onsite –Leicester City Centre (Free car parking)
Overview
We are seeking an organised, accurate and proactive Accounts Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy Accounts Office. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, works well to deadlines, and is confident liaising with internal branches, customers, and external banking partners. Full training will be provided on the bespoke accounting system.
A long-established, family-owned, UK-wide organisation. The business is known for its personal approach, strong heritage, and commitment to supporting local communities, with strong values, towards their customers and their employees.
Key Responsibilities
*Ensure the efficient daily operation of the Accounts Office.
*Complete the daily reconciliation of multiple bank accounts.
*Upload payments to customer accounts accurately and efficiently.
*Support and collaborate closely with the Accounts team.
Skills & Experience
*Previous Purchase Ledger experience.
*Strong Excel skills - intermediate.
*Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
*Confident communicator with good telephone skills.
*A team player with a proactive approach.
Duties & Responsibilities
*Process daily bank statements (payments and receipts).
*Prepare and post daily journals, uploading all data to the relevant accounting tables.
*Reconcile weekly agent collection reports every Thursday and process related journals.
*Allocate customer payments (cards, standing orders, etc.) and upload them into the in-house system.
*Complete weekly, monthly, and year-end control account reconciliations.
*Process daily loan payments to customers.
*Liaise with branch teams and banking contacts to resolve queries promptly.
*Approve and send BACS payments for the weekly purchase ledger run.
*Maintain company vehicle fleet records, ensuring MOTs etc.
*Assist with afternoon computer shutdown procedures before system back-ups.
*Manage Head Office petty cash.
*Provide Purchase Ledger holiday/sickness cover.
*Support branches on Wednesdays where discrepancies arise.
*Contribute to the smooth running of daily Accounts Office operations and other duties when needed.
Systems
*Bespoke Accounting System (full training provided)
*Excel - intermediate essential
Our client is looking to hold a 2-stage interview process, with a view to appoint the right person as soon as possible. Please contact for further information or to apply.