Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds
• Salary: £22,500 - £25,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our friendly accounts team. This role offers an excellent remuneration package, a friendly working environment, and a variety of company benefits. The successful candidate will be part of a leading subcontractor to the new build industry, contributing to the financial operations and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our processes.

• Processing sales invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders.
• Managing supplier invoices, setting up new supplier accounts, and maintaining existing account details within the purchase ledger.
• Conducting monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Assisting in the preparation of purchase payment summaries.
• Handling business expense returns, petty cash, and credit card transactions.
• Updating the cash book daily and ensuring accurate payment allocations on Sage, including recording retention deductions.
• Assisting with payroll operations.
• Supporting credit control, payment applications, and final account reconciliations.
• Performing other ad hoc duties as required.

• Proven bookkeeping experience.
• Previous experience in an accounting role is essential.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to monthly deadlines.
• Good team working skills and adaptability.
• Proficiency in IT, with knowledge of software packages like Excel, Sage, and BACS.
• Candidates studying for AAT will be supported.

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Sage benefits.
• Private Health cover after a successful probationary period.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.