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Assistant Accountant / Senior Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP15BH, England

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position of Senior Accounts Assistant is a permanent, full-time role located in Ipswich.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £30,000 to £32,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have a relevant qualification such as AAT or similar, along with successful experience in a comparable role.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting HR with payroll, managing credit control, and preparing invoices for various customers.
  • Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel are essential for this position.
Senior 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 a Senior 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.