The Company:
ATM Automation, based in Leicester, is a well-established designer and manufacturer of special purpose automation and robotic solulutions for a range of industries covering everything from automotive, medical, plastics & packaging.
Recognised within the industry as experts in providing innovative resolutions to complex engineering issues, its expertise and success has resulted in an enviable order book and future commitments for the next range of automated machinery. Due to this success and sustained growth, the business, which is part of an Employee Ownership Trust, is now recruiting.
Role Overview
The role is for an experienced Accounts & Admin Assistant with minimum 5-10 years’ experience, strong Excel capability, and confidence using accounts packages, providing essentialal support to the Finance Director and cover across both sales and purchase ledger functions.
The Accounts & Admin Assistant will play a key part in supporting the Finance Director and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations. You’ll provide ongoing cover for the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger teams, while also handling a range of administrative duties that keep the business running efficiently.
As the company is owned by an Employee Ownership Trust, you’ll be part of a culture that values transparency, shared success, and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Support — Assist the Finance Director with reporting, reconciliations, journal entries and general finance administration.
* Sales Ledger Cover — Raise invoices, allocate payments, help chase outstanding debt, and maintain accurate customer records.
* Purchase Ledger Cover — Accurately order high volumes of materials from excel Bills of
Materials, process supplier invoices, manage payment runs, reconcile statements, and resolve queries.
* Excel Reportng & Accounts Software — Prepare spreadsheets, analyse data, and maintain
financial logs using advanced Excel functions. Use accounting packages confidently for data entry, reporting, and ledger maintenance.
* Administrative Support — Manage documentation, filing, correspondence, and general office coordination. Occasional stores cover.
* Sales support — Process sales orders, front of house communications – phone and email, travel bookings.
* Team Collaboration — Work closely with finance colleagues to ensure continuity and accuracy across all processes.
Required Experience & Skills
* Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounts or finance administration.
* Strong proficiency in Excel (ideally pivot tables, lookups, formating, data handling).
* Confident using accounts packages (currently use Omnis, but may upgrade in medium term).
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and support multiple team members.
* Comfortable providing cover across different finance functions.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary, depending on experience.
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Your Care employee
assistance programme.
* A stable, supportive environment backed by an Employee Ownership Trust, meaning
employees have a genuine stake in the company’s long-term success.
* Opportunities to broaden your finance skills across multiple ledger areas.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
