Senior Digital Administrator

NRL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Administrator in Middlesbrough for a 4‑week contract with a strong likelihood of extension. You will independently manage department finances and administrative tasks, including overseeing a £16m Digital/ICT spend across UK, Nordic and Ireland, using Business Central ERP and coordinating with senior leadership.

Your role requires exceptional organisation, people management, and IT skills, plus the ability to handle confidential information and communicate professionally

Qualifications

• Senior administration experience required.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Strong background in managing department financial throughput.
• Excellent people management and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• ACA qualification or working towards ACA (or equivalent) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual £16m Digital/ICT spend across UK, Nordic and Ireland regions.
• Oversee daily processing of invoices, queries and subcontractor information in Business Central.
• Manage subcontractor orders and payment processes.
• Maintain accurate records of financial activity.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting with the Business Systems Manager and Digital leadership team.
• Support forecasting digital/ICT costs for contract bids.
• Manage vendor payment disputes.
• Build relationships with Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Group ICT teams.
• Provide financial support during acquisitions and mergers.
• Carry out general administration duties as required.

Skills

Senior administration

ERP system

Financial throughput

People management

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Business Central (ERP)

Job description

Senior Administrator

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join a client in Middlesbrough on a 4‑week contract, with the likelihood of extension. This role is ideal for someone highly organised and confident in managing department finances and administration independently. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact, this role could be a great fit.

Location and Working Pattern

Middlesbrough – 37.5 hours per week

Client Overview

Our client operates across multiple regions, delivering innovative digital and ICT solutions to support business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of an annual £16m Digital/ICT spend across the UK, Nordic and Ireland regions
• Oversee the daily processing of invoices, queries and subcontractor information using Business Central (ERP)
• Manage subcontractor orders and payment processes
• Maintain accurate records of financial activity
• Handle client and project cost charging and recovery for Digital/ICT spend
• Manage timesheet processes for the Digital team
• Support budget preparation and forecasting with the Business Systems Manager and Digital leadership team
• Assist with forecasting digital/ICT costs for contract bids
• Manage vendor payment disputes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Group ICT teams
• Provide financial support during acquisitions and mergers
• Carry out general administration duties as required

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience in senior administration roles
• Experience with using an ERP system
• Strong background in managing department financial throughput
• Excellent people management skills
• High level of IT proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage professionally across all business levels
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to work with confidential information

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• ACA qualification or working towards ACA (or equivalent)

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