Accounts Assistant

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Are you an experienced Accounts Administrator looking to join a busy, supportive finance team? We are recruiting for an organised and detail-oriented individual to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a fast-paced accounts function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger, sales ledger or credit control experience who enjoys working in a varied role and takes pride in delivering accurate financial administration.

The Role

You'll be responsible for supporting the finance team with a broad range of accounting and administrative duties, including:

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• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices, including manual and EDI invoices.
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• Resolving invoice queries and ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
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• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments and allocating customer receipts.
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• Assisting with sales ledger administration and customer account queries.
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• Preparing invoices, reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
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• Managing Proof of Delivery (POD) requests and supporting customer and supplier enquiries.
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• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting.
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• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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• Providing support across the wider accounts team, including holiday cover where required.
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• Previous experience within an accounts or finance administration role.
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• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and/or credit control.
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• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
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• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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• Confident communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
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• The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
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• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
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What's on Offer

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• A varied and rewarding accounts role.
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• A supportive and friendly working environment.
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• Ongoing training and development.
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• Opportunities to broaden your knowledge across all areas of the finance function.
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• Career progression for the right individual.
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If you're looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance team where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.