Accounts Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant to manage purchase-to-pay processes and oversee finance operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in the healthcare sector, strong skills in Xero and Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The position offers a salary of £34,000 per annum, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector is essential.
• Good knowledge of Xero is required.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase-to-pay processes including supplier onboarding.
• Oversee site debit card and petty cash activities.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and support payroll processing.

Skills

Experience in the healthcare sector

Good working knowledge of Xero

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Strong IT and analysis skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Proactive problem-solving approach

Hands-on experience across transaction processing and analysis

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

A local Bury company is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant to join them in their busy Accounts office.

£34,000 per annum DoE • Permanent - Office Based - Bury • Full-time / Part-time

Are you an experienced accounts assistant/Assistant Management Accountant ready for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity available right now!

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase-to-pay processes, including supplier onboarding and payment runs.
• Oversee site debit card and petty cash spend.
• Handle sales invoicing and resolve funding-related queries.
• Take charge of credit control.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and cost reallocations.
• Help prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
• Forecast cash flow.
• Implement budgetary controls.
• Participate in monthly P&L meetings.
• Assist in the implementation of finance IT systems.
• Contribute to the development of finance processes and policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all processes.

Skills / Experience Required

• Experience in the healthcare sector.
• Good working knowledge of Xero.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong IT and analysis skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Hands-on experience across transaction processing and analysis.
• Time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now or call for more information.