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Accounts Assistant

Published 13 October 2025
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per annum
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Permanent
Job Starts: 13th October 2025
Accountancy & Finance

Job Description

Macildowie are working with this client based in Melton Mowbray to recruit a Finance and Payroll Administrator.

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based, with some hybrid flexibility considered

About the Role

This is a busy and varied role where you'll support the finance team across a range of weekly and monthly tasks, from payroll support to invoice processing and cost tracking. It's ideal for someone with strong organisation skills who enjoys structure and ownership in their day-to-day work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit weekly payroll information

  • Raise and track purchase orders

  • Send and chase invoices for approval

  • Review weekly payment runs and ensure all payments are correct

  • Support with payments to external suppliers and subcontractors

  • Create and update monthly cost reports

  • Keep templates and trackers up to date

  • Collect and compile backup documentation (invoices, timesheets, etc.)

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong experience in finance admin, payroll or office-based accounts work

  • Great attention to detail and confidence working with numbers

  • Good Excel skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external contacts

  • A proactive and organised approach to daily tasks

What You'll Get

  • A stable, full-time permanent role

  • Competitive salary and standard company benefits

  • Supportive team and the chance to make a real difference

  • Opportunities to grow and take ownership of key areas

  • Some flexibility around working arrangements

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