Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Bury St Edmunds
• Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
• Salary: Up to £13p/h DOE

An established organisation situated in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experiencedAccounts Assistant to join their small and supportive finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in purchase ledger and a confident approach to learning new systems and processes.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
• Performing statement reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts.
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries promptly.
• Preparing payment runs to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Managing the cashbook and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with sales invoicing and contributing to the revenue cycle.
• Supporting the credit control process by chasing outstanding debts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger and general accounting tasks.
• A confident approach to adopting new systems and processes.
• Knowledge of other areas of the accounts function is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
• Potential for the role to become permanent.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.