Accounts Assistant

• 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.

• 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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