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Mansfield

£28,000

Full office based

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday + early finish Fridays!

Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a stable and progressive business in Mansfield looking to recruit a Credit Control Administrator for their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the credit control function, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments, maintaining accurate customer records, and contributing to the smooth running of the accounts receivable process.

The role and responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the debtor ledger, ensuring payments are received within agreed terms
• Chase overdue accounts via phone, email, and letter
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and promptly
• Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications with customers
• Resolve customer invoice queries in a timely manner
• Support the month-end process by providing aged debt reports and commentary
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve disputes or payment issues
• Prepare and issue customer statements
• Assist with processing credit notes where appropriate
• Escalate problem accounts to the Credit Control Manager as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role
• Confident on the phone and comfortable speaking with customers
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload

An established company based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, that is continuing to grow year on year, are looking for an experienced Procurement Administrator to join their team. As the Procurement Administrator, you will play an integral role in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Raise basic PO’s
• Online orders (Amazon, eBay, various sites for credit card payments)
• Arrange the deliveries/collections with site from pick up locations, sort redeliveries etc.
• Chase up the invoices for all the above, get them to put the correct company name in etc.
• Sourcing of lodge – be it through a long-term lodge company or looking for the best deal on Booking.com, Travelodge etc.
• Stationary stock check and ordering
• Printing and sending drawings
• Posting out various items be it at Post Office or courier
• Corporate PPE and PAYE Staff PPE
• Amending PO’s after queries have been dealt with
• Monthly job PO reduce downs of outstanding/cancelled/amended orders for accurate costing
• Filling out credit application forms
• Office water delivery stock check
• Amending addresses, adding text lines, contacts etc. on Evo M
• Updating office details forms and contact lists

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience in an administration/procurement role
• A background working in a construction or plant hire setting

As the Procurement Administrator you will have previous experience in a similar role, from a construction background. In return you will be offered a salary of £27,000.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, full time in the office, 7:30am – 4:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch. You will be offered 21 days holidays plus statutory Bank Holidays. The company offers free onsite parking, discounted eye tests and a company pension.

Astute Recruitment are proud to be working with a Derby-based client seeking someone assured in their abilities to manage day-to-day transactional finance processes and play a central role in maintaining financial accuracy and operational flow.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team in a company that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and send purchase orders
• Liaise with and chase suppliers where needed
• Process invoices, book in goods received, match paperwork, and pass for payment
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Process sales orders and raise sales invoices as part of the dispatch process
• Arrange shipping and logistics
• Send statements to customers
• Post daily bank transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts weekly

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience managing purchase and sales ledger end-to-end
• Payroll and pension processing knowledge advantageous
• Comfortable using a variety of accounting software packages
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Strong communicator with a confident and personable manner
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Keen to contribute to process improvement

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 36.25 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm with a 45-minute lunch break)
• 25.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer contribution / 2.4% employee
• Access to Paycare Level 1 scheme (employer-paid; Benefit in Kind)
• Ample on-site parking and excellent public transport links

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Location: Derby

Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking to be part of a rapidly growing business in Derby? Here’s your chance to join a dynamic team in a role that’s just been created due to expansion!

About the Role: As the Assistant Accountant, you’ll report directly to the Finance Manager and work within a supportive, tight-knit team. This role offers a fantastic variety of responsibilities, including:

• Purchase ledger and sales ledger management
• Credit control and cash book maintenance
• Bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Month-end tasks and report generation for management
• Accruals and prepayments

Why Join Us? Not only will you be part of a friendly and fun team, but the company also offers fantastic benefits to support your work-life balance and professional growth:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days annually
• Enhanced pension plan
• Flexible hours to suit your schedule: start anytime between 8:00 am and 9:00 am, and finish between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
• Onsite parking for stress-free commutes

This is a full-time, permanent position with a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: in person, Derby

Payroll Specialist

Flexible hours

Part- or full-time hours considered

£28,000 – £29,000

8 hours pay day

Free onsite parking, casual dress, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Astute Recruitment are working with a stable company looking to expand their payroll department, this role will pay a key part to support the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time, in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.

The role and responsibilities:

• Working closely with internal departments to resolve payroll-related queries prior to submission and ensuring accuracy before final approval
• Managing the processing of new starters, leavers, and associated payroll documentation
• Accurately handling payroll adjustments, including sickness, unpaid leave, maternity leave, and additional hours
• Performing post-payroll audits on payslips to identify and correct any discrepancies
• Preparing and setting up bulk payment schedules for staff salary disbursements
• Responding to payroll enquiries promptly and effectively to ensure smooth resolution
• Compiling of reports for senior management

Personal Attributes:

• At least 18 months recent experience in a payroll position
• Ideally working knowledge of SAGE payroll and excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail to ensure payroll accuracy
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet payroll deadlines and support process improvements

Payroll Specialist

Flexible hours

Part- or full-time hours considered

£28,000 – £29,000

8 hours pay day

Free onsite parking, casual dress, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Astute Recruitment are working with a stable company looking to expand their payroll department, this role will pay a key part to support the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time, in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.

The role and responsibilities:

• Working closely with internal departments to resolve payroll-related queries prior to submission and ensuring accuracy before final approval
• Managing the processing of new starters, leavers, and associated payroll documentation
• Accurately handling payroll adjustments, including sickness, unpaid leave, maternity leave, and additional hours
• Performing post-payroll audits on payslips to identify and correct any discrepancies
• Preparing and setting up bulk payment schedules for staff salary disbursements
• Responding to payroll enquiries promptly and effectively to ensure smooth resolution
• Compiling of reports for senior management

Personal Attributes:

• At least 18 months recent experience in a payroll position
• Ideally working knowledge of SAGE payroll and excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail to ensure payroll accuracy
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet payroll deadlines and support process improvements

Astute Recruitment are excited to be working with a well-known Derby based business who are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Payroll Administrator. This role will be ideal for those who enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Payroll Manager with system and process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
• Prepare and process monthly payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Independently manage the payroll cycle across more than 30 groups within the business, covering a workforce of 1,000+ employees with varying pay dates
• Collaborate with managers to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission
• Administer all payroll-related processes including starters, leavers, sick pay, maternity leave, unpaid leave, and additional hours
• Perform post-payroll audits, including payslip checks and payment verifications
• Generate bulk staff payment lists and journal entries for the finance team
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HR system and provide ad hoc reports as required
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing (experience with Bright Pay Software is an advantage – training will be provided)
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and confidence in using MS Office
• Ability to manage bank payments and set up bulk transfers
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities with a sharp attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams
• Adaptability to meet tight deadlines and support ongoing improvements

What they offer:

• Competitive salary up to £29,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours within an 8:00 am – 6:00 pm office window (37.5 hours per week)
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development