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.