Average Accounts Administrator salary in Loughborough

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are working exclusively with a leading Steel Construction & Civils company, who deliver bespoke full turn key solutions to various end using clients, recruiting for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant, who is AAT part qualified (working towards being fully qualified) or fully AAT qualified, or CIMA or ACCA. This role reports into the Head of Finance & carries out a multitude of accounting / finance tasks including the preparation of management accounts, P&L variance analysis inc. anomalies, pre-payments & accruals, balance sheet reconciliation's, reconciling monthly control accounts (inc. bank & inter-company), sales & purchase ledger support, producing weekly & monthly flash reports, plus month end & year end support (inc. audit support). A great chance for you to develop your accounting career further, with you being supported by a Head of Finance that is passionate about developing others to succeed & progressive in their careers. Duties: Management accounts: Assisting in preparation of management accounts.Preparation, review and analysis of the P&L including variance analysis.Ownership of the month end task list through liaising with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.Identify anomalies and mis-posting in the P&L and recommend and prepare journals to amend.Update Prepayment and Accruals schedules for review by the Financial Controller each month.Prepare and post monthly credit card statementsSupport the Finance Assistant with posting supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entries.Payroll administration processing monthly payroll, managing leavers and starters and ensuring compliance with regulations. Balance Sheet: Full ownership of Balance Sheet monthly reconciliation's for FC review and approval.Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and recommending aged/slow moving items for Stocktake preparation.Reconcile monthly control accounts, including Bank and Inter-Company Additional reporting: Support budget tracking and forecasting activitiesProvide Sales and Purchase ledger cover as and when required.General finance administration, assisting with ad-hoc tasks and providing support to the wider team.Preparing weekly and monthly trading, flash and financial reports to Group.Support the finance controller throughout the Audit Year End process. Attributes: AAT, CIMA or ACCA, full or part qualified.Strong Excel skillsExperience of XERO accounting systems would be ideal (not a must)Experience of Auto Entry accounting system would be ideal (not a must)Construction industry or Engineering industry background would be useful, but not essential (can be from any industry sector). This is a great chance to join a highly progressive & highly successful construction company, that offers real career development & wider opportunities for its employees. Interviews to take place immediately with a May start for the right applicant. This role could also suit someone working as an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Management Accountant, Accountant, Office Manager, or similar job titles with similar tasks. This position is commutable from those living in Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Newark, Oakham, Stamford, Bourne, Sleaford, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Newark, Retford, Mansfield & Corby. Interviews to take place WC: 21/04/25

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are working exclusively with a leading Steel Construction & Civils company, who deliver bespoke full turn key solutions to various end using clients, recruiting for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant, who is AAT part qualified (working towards being fully qualified) or fully AAT qualified, or CIMA or ACCA. This role reports into the Head of Finance & carries out a multitude of accounting / finance tasks including the preparation of management accounts, P&L variance analysis inc. anomalies, pre-payments & accruals, balance sheet reconciliation's, reconciling monthly control accounts (inc. bank & inter-company), sales & purchase ledger support, producing weekly & monthly flash reports, plus month end & year end support (inc. audit support). A great chance for you to develop your accounting career further, with you being supported by a Head of Finance that is passionate about developing others to succeed & progressive in their careers. Duties: Management accounts: Assisting in preparation of management accounts.Preparation, review and analysis of the P&L including variance analysis.Ownership of the month end task list through liaising with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.Identify anomalies and mis-posting in the P&L and recommend and prepare journals to amend.Update Prepayment and Accruals schedules for review by the Financial Controller each month.Prepare and post monthly credit card statementsSupport the Finance Assistant with posting supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entries.Payroll administration processing monthly payroll, managing leavers and starters and ensuring compliance with regulations. Balance Sheet: Full ownership of Balance Sheet monthly reconciliation's for FC review and approval.Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and recommending aged/slow moving items for Stocktake preparation.Reconcile monthly control accounts, including Bank and Inter-Company Additional reporting: Support budget tracking and forecasting activitiesProvide Sales and Purchase ledger cover as and when required.General finance administration, assisting with ad-hoc tasks and providing support to the wider team.Preparing weekly and monthly trading, flash and financial reports to Group.Support the finance controller throughout the Audit Year End process. Attributes: AAT, CIMA or ACCA, full or part qualified.Strong Excel skillsExperience of XERO accounting systems would be ideal (not a must)Experience of Auto Entry accounting system would be ideal (not a must)Construction industry or Engineering industry background would be useful, but not essential (can be from any industry sector). This is a great chance to join a highly progressive & highly successful construction company, that offers real career development & wider opportunities for its employees. Interviews to take place immediately with a May start for the right applicant. This role could also suit someone working as an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Management Accountant, Accountant, Office Manager, or similar job titles with similar tasks. This position is commutable from those living in Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Newark, Oakham, Stamford, Bourne, Sleaford, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Newark, Retford, Mansfield & Corby. Interviews to take place WC: 21/04/25

Contracts Administrator - Ideal for Finance Professionals with Strong Excel Skills North Leicestershire | 12 Month FTC | £28,000 | Hybrid Working Are you a finance professional looking for a change? Do you enjoy working with data, problem-solving, and ensuring accuracy in financial processes-while also engaging with clients and stakeholders? This Contracts Administrator role offers a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a new and exciting field-contracts management. Macildowie is collaborating with a Leicestershire-based business to recruit for a Contracts Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in finance, particularly those with strong Excel skills, who are looking to move into a broader business operations role with a focus on contracts and client engagement. Why Consider This Role? Utilise Your Finance Skills - Work with payments, reconciliations, and data analysis.Develop New Expertise - Gain exposure to contract administration, stakeholder management, and SAP.Hybrid Working - Enjoy flexibility with a heavy hybrid model.Expand Your Career - Step into a growing area with long-term career opportunities beyond finance.Client-Focused Interaction - Build relationships and provide excellent service while managing contracts. Key Responsibilities Manage and process monthly payment runs for contract advances.Maintain contract records, track renewals, and update systems (SAP & FPS).Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, working closely with internal teams and external clients.Carry out quality control checks to ensure accuracy in reporting.Respond to client and stakeholder queries in a professional and customer-focused manner.Support internal projects and work with different teams to interpret and manage financial data linked to contracts. What You Bring Finance background - Experience in accounts, financial admin, or reconciliations.Strong Excel skills - Ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.Experience using SAP Excellent attention to detail and a structured, process-driven approach.Strong communication and customer service skills - Confidently liaise with clients, business partners, and internal teams.A problem-solver with a keen eye for accuracy in financial and contractual data. This is a perfect opportunity for finance professionals looking to diversify their skill set, move into a client-facing role, and gain exposure to a new career path with strong future growth potential. Interested? Apply today to find out more! Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.