Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Bacton, SuffolkSalary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum (£13.33-£16.41 Per Hour)Assignment Length: 8–12 Week Temporary AssignmentHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)Working Pattern: Fully Office-BasedReporting to: Financial Controller

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller across a broad range of accounting and finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy organisation on an 8–12 week temporary assignment, supporting the finance function during a key period.

This is a fully office-based position, requiring attendance at the Bacton office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
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• Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies.
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• Prepare and process accruals and prepayments.
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• Assist with period-end and month-end procedures.
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• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities.
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• Prepare financial reports and support analytical modelling.
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• Reconcile physical stock quantities to accounting records.
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• Produce and maintain job costing information.
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• Carry out basic financial analysis and provide insights to support business performance.
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• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and all finance processes are completed efficiently.
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Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualifications

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• AAT Level 2
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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• Eligible to work in the UK.
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Personal Attributes

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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
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• Highly organised with strong administrative capabilities.
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• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Experience Required

You will:

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• Have several years’ experience in a financial accounting or accounts-based role.
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• Demonstrate a strong commitment to administrative excellence.
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• Be comfortable working with multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
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• Have experience supporting finance processes within a busy commercial environment.
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