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- Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Status: Permanent, Full-time
- Location: Ipswich
- Salary: £30,000 -£32,000 per annum
Join a busy accounts team as an Accounts Assistant, where the selected candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity. The role involves generating accurate and timely financial information, which is crucial for strategic decision-making.
Day-to-day of the role:- Support HR with monthly payroll, providing advice and reviewing documentation.
- Assist in completing and reviewing quarterly VAT returns.
- Coordinate with the finance team to populate the cash book before posting.
- Manage credit control as directed by the Head of Finance.
- Handle sales ledger management, fee invoice generation, dispute investigation, and resolution.
- Prepare and issue invoices for non-educational customers who rent facilities, managing associated queries and debt chasing.
- Collaborate with the Marketing department to ensure all billing for event sponsorship is raised accurately and payments are received as per contracts.
- Manage daily bank postings and Direct Debit collections and allocations.
- Communicate registration fees and deposits received to the admissions team biweekly.
- Administer and keep records for larger trips, billing, and payments.
- Support with month-end postings to facilitate the completion of monthly management accounts.
- Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations for review.
- Participate in ongoing finance projects as required.
- Relevant qualification (e.g., AAT or similar) or successful experience in a comparable role.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office products, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in running payroll is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, prioritize and organize workload, and manage time efficiently.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and establish logic over rote learning.
- [Please specify benefits, e.g., pension scheme, healthcare, professional development opportunities]
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 position.
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This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure and a commitment to equality and diversity. Join us in our mission to inspire students to reach their full potential, in an environment where academic achievement and resilience are valued equally.
