Accounts Assistant
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Location
Woolpit
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£13 - £15 per hour
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Contact:
Thomas Palmer
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Contact email:
thomas@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36602
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Published:
7 days ago
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Expiry date:
2025-02-06
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Start date:
2025-01-03
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Consultant:
Thomas Palmer
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