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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP15BH, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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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 Accounts Assistant position is a full-time or part-time role located in Ipswich with a salary of £27,000 pro rata.
  • The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Director/Controller and play a crucial role in managing financial processes such as ledger management, payroll, and credit control.
  • Key responsibilities include daily purchase and sales ledger processing, supervising payroll for around 50 employees, and conducting job costing analysis.
  • Candidates should have a good understanding of Excel, while experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • The position offers comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.
Accounts Assistant
  • Job Type: Full-time OR Part time 
  • Location: Ipswich 
  • Salary: £27,000 pro rata 

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Director/Controller. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our financial processes, including ledger management, payroll, job costing, credit control, and reporting activities.

Day to day of the role:
  • Manage daily purchase ledger and sales ledger processing tasks.
  • Supervise and complete the weekly payroll process for approximately 50 employees.
  • Conduct job costing analysis and generate associated reports.
  • Provide cover for the Senior Accounts Assistant with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and weekly payroll duties.
  • Perform credit control activities to ensure timely payments.
  • Carry out monthly stock taking of raw materials and report findings.
  • Analyse monthly sales and expenditure to produce detailed reports.
  • Assist the Financial Director/Controller with ad hoc duties as required.
  • Handle general administrative tasks to support the finance department.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A good understanding of Excel is essential.
  • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 is beneficial but not essential.
  • The successful candidate will be provided with full training on various payroll and finance systems, as well as the internal production system.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including learning the roles of colleagues and covering these roles in their absence.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive training in payroll and finance systems.
  • Professional growth opportunities within the finance team.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.

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 role.

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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.