Accounts Assistant
23 days ago
Stowmarket
Accounts Assistant \n Location: Bacton, SuffolkSalary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum (£13.33-£16.41 Per Hour)Assignment Length: 8–12 Week Temporary AssignmentHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)Working Pattern: Fully Office-BasedReporting to: Financial Controller \n The Role \n We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller across a broad range of accounting and finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy organisation on an 8–12 week temporary assignment, supporting the finance function during a key period. \n This is a fully office-based position, requiring attendance at the Bacton office five days per week. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.\n, • Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies.\n, • Prepare and process accruals and prepayments.\n, • Assist with period-end and month-end procedures.\n, • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities.\n, • Prepare financial reports and support analytical modelling.\n, • Reconcile physical stock quantities to accounting records.\n, • Produce and maintain job costing information.\n, • Carry out basic financial analysis and provide insights to support business performance.\n, • Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and all finance processes are completed efficiently.\n\n Person Specification \n Essential Skills & Qualifications \n\n • AAT Level 2\n, • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.\n, • Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Eligible to work in the UK.\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.\n, • Highly organised with strong administrative capabilities.\n, • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.\n, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\n\n Experience Required \n You will: \n\n • Have several years’ experience in a financial accounting or accounts-based role.\n, • Demonstrate a strong commitment to administrative excellence.\n, • Be comfortable working with multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.\n, • Have experience supporting finance processes within a busy commercial environment.\n