Accounts Assistant

Compass Point Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves processing invoices, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in accounting, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary up to £28,000 dependent on experience and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent scope for progression

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end tasks.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts.
• Handling supplier and customer queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant — Bury St Edmunds — Up to 28,000

I'm currently working with a well-established business based in Bury St Edmunds who are looking to bring an Accounts Assistant into their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is keen to develop their career further in a supportive and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end tasks
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Handling supplier and customer queries
• General finance administration as required

Ideal candidate

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• A proactive and organised approach to work

What’s on offer

• A salary of up to 28,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full-time, permanent position with excellent scope for progression
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and would like to hear more about this Accounts Assistant role in Bury St Edmunds, please apply today or get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation.