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Accounts Assistant

  • Location

    Woolpit

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £13 - £15 per hour

  • Contact:

    Thomas Palmer

  • Contact email:

    thomas@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36602

  • Published:

    7 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-02-06

  • Start date:

    2025-01-03

  • Consultant:

    Thomas Palmer

Position: Temporary Accounts Assistant
Location: Woolpit
Duration: 9 months (maternity cover)
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time

About the Role

A reputable business based in Woolpit are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis to cover a 9-month maternity leave. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Duties

  • Manage obligations to suppliers, customers, and third-party vendors
  • Reconcile financial statements
  • Prepare, send, and store invoices
  • Report on the status of accounts payable
  • Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets
  • Liaising with other departments and depots
  • Providing support for purchase ledger
  • Reconciling HMRC records for imports
  • Preparing accruals on a monthly basis for external accountant
  • Providing back up for holiday cover within the team
  • Assisting with month end procedures
  • Supporting other departments if and when required
  • Any other administrative or accounts procedures as required

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proven experience in a similar accounts or finance assistant role.
  • Familiarity with accounting software
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please send an updated copy of your CV to thomas@compasspoint.co.uk