Accounts Assistant

Accountancy Recruit; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Felixstowe. The successful candidate will handle daily transactions using Sage 200, process invoices, and reconcile accounts. Ideal for those with prior experience in an accounts department looking to further their career in a supportive team environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £28-30,000 with various benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

9% pension contribution

BUPA Cash Back Scheme

Retail and Restaurant discounts

UNUM Wellbeing platform

Death in Service 4x Salary

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience of processing day-to-day transactions including purchase ledger.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Familiarity with accountancy software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process shipping line and haulier invoices.
• Code and process supplier invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements efficiently.
• Code and process customer invoices accurately.
• Manage banking transactions and reconciliations.
• Run aged creditors and debtors reports.
• Process VAT, duty, and freight invoices.
• Assist with month end processes.

Skills

Experience with purchase ledger

Team orientation

Good organizational skills

Knowledge of accountancy software

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a family run shipping company, well established with a loyal client base, in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant based in Felixstowe. You will become part of a collaborative, supportive team responsible for the day-to-day transactions using Sage 200, including purchase and sales ledger. This is an opportunity to build on your accounts experience and develop your accountancy skills. So, if you have experience of working in an accounts department/team and would like to take that next step in your career, to take on an all-round accounts role then please apply now!
Duties will include -

• Processing shipping line and haulier invoices.
• Accurate coding and processing supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Accurate coding and processing customer invoices.
• Sends statements and copy invoices/credits
• Process banking transactions and reconcile.
• Run aged creditors and debtors.
• Process VAT, duty and freight invoices, ensure immediate payment.
• Assist the Team Leader with month end processes and close.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience of processing day-to-day transactions including purchase ledger
• Team orientated
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Experience of accountancy software; and Excel

Remuneration

• Salary £28-30,000 pa
• Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.00 am to 4.30 pm or 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. 37.5-hour week
• Holidays: 25 days holiday Bank holidays (26 after 3 years, 27 after 6 years, from 1st Jan proceeding employmentdate)
• Pension: Employer willpay 9% to company run work-based pension scheme
• Employee will be invitedto join BUPA Cash Back Scheme, full refund (to a limit) Eyecare, Dental treatment / accessories/ other treatments / Prescriptions others.
• PERKBOX: Various Retail and RestaurantDiscounts
• UNUM: Wellbeing platform with access to 24/7 GP and various wellbeing activitiesand treatments.
• Death in Service: 4 x Salary to be paid to nominated next of Kin/Other Nominee
• Free Parking
• Office based