Operations Executive

Precision People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Diverse portfolio of businesses

Regular day-time hours 9:00–17:00

Job summary

Precision People is seeking an organised Operations Executive for a multi-site business based near Leeds. You will support day-to-day operations, maintain financial records and work closely with directors to keep several models running smoothly.

You'll handle bookkeeping using accounting software, process supplier invoices and assist with financial reporting for management meetings. Excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to juggle priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or operations role.
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero or Sage).
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations across multiple businesses.
• Maintain bookkeeping records using accounting software.
• Process supplier invoices, reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assist with financial reporting and prepare information for management meetings.
• Monitor key business activities and ensure important actions are completed.
• Support credit control and maintain accurate financial information.
• Coordinate maintenance, compliance and administrative activities.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors and professional advisers.
• Manage diaries, meetings and provide executive support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and business efficiency.
• Provide hands-on support across the wider business as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking / time management

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Operations Executive

Business Operations & Bookkeeping Support

LE12 North-East Leicestershire

£37,000 - £40,000

Are you an organised, commercially aware professional who enjoys variety and thrives in a role where no two days are the same? Our client is a successful business across several sectors. They are looking to recruit a proactive Operations Executive to provide operational, financial and executive support across a range of businesses. This is a varied position where you'll work closely with the Directors, helping to keep multiple businesses running efficiently while supporting day‑to‑day operations, maintaining financial records and ensuring key business activities stay on track.

Role - Operations Executive

• Supporting the day-to-day operations
• Maintaining bookkeeping records using accounting software.
• Processing supplier invoices, reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assisting with financial reporting and preparing information for management meetings.
• Monitoring key business activities and ensuring important actions are completed.
• Supporting credit control and maintaining accurate financial information.
• Coordinating maintenance, compliance and administrative activities.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors and professional advisers.
• Managing diaries, meetings and general executive support.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and business efficiency.
• Providing hands‑on support wherever required across the wider business.

The Person - Operations Executive

• Previous experience in an administrative or operations management position
• You'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and keeping multiple priorities organised.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working directly with senior management.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Holder of a driving licence and own vehicle for commute & occasional site visits.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What's on Offer - Operations Executive

• £37,000-£40,000 depending on experience
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of businesses
• Company Pension Scheme