Accounts Assistant

MacKenzie King; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their client. The role involves processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, and handling queries. Applicants should have previous Accounts Payable experience and strong Excel skills, alongside excellent communication and organizational abilities. The position offers a supportive team environment in East Suffolk.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable is required.
• Proficient in Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables.
• Effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Handle supplier invoice queries professionally.
• Reconcile supplier statements.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Strong Excel skills

Good communicator

Well organized

Problem solving skills

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs A*-C

Further education qualifications or accounting training

Job description

MacKenzie King are recruiting an Accounts Assistantfor a trusted client to help grow their already strong team. TheAccounts Assistantwill work as part of the team that process incoming supplier invoices, prepare payment runs and the reconciliation of supplier accounts. TheAccounts Assistantwill also be the primary finance contact point for suppliers, ensuring enquiries are handed in a timely and professional manner. TheAccounts Assistantwill report to the Purchase Ledger Manager and be part of an established and supportive team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supplier cost checking & transaction matching
• Supplier invoice query handling
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Preparation of data for invoices integration for payment processing
• Building strong day to day relationships with external suppliers and internal commercial team

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience required
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables
• Good communicator: able to use the appropriate channel of communication
• Well organised: good at prioritising tasks and time management
• Problem solving and being able to think laterally and logically
• Be able to analyse and work with large quantities of data
• Team player essential to collaborate, learn, share and coach
• Minimum 5 GCSEs A*-C (incl. Maths and English) or equivalent
• Further education qualifications and accounting training (A level or equivalent) useful