Accounts Assistant

1 week ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Accounts Assistant
  • Job Type: Full-time OR Part time 
  • Location: Ipswich 
  • Salary: £27,000 pro rata 

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Director/Controller. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our financial processes, including ledger management, payroll, job costing, credit control, and reporting activities.

Day to day of the role:
  • Manage daily purchase ledger and sales ledger processing tasks.
  • Supervise and complete the weekly payroll process for approximately 50 employees.
  • Conduct job costing analysis and generate associated reports.
  • Provide cover for the Senior Accounts Assistant with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and weekly payroll duties.
  • Perform credit control activities to ensure timely payments.
  • Carry out monthly stock taking of raw materials and report findings.
  • Analyse monthly sales and expenditure to produce detailed reports.
  • Assist the Financial Director/Controller with ad hoc duties as required.
  • Handle general administrative tasks to support the finance department.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A good understanding of Excel is essential.
  • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 is beneficial but not essential.
  • The successful candidate will be provided with full training on various payroll and finance systems, as well as the internal production system.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including learning the roles of colleagues and covering these roles in their absence.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive training in payroll and finance systems.
  • Professional growth opportunities within the finance team.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.

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



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