Accounts Assistant

MacKenzie King; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Ipswich to handle incoming supplier invoices and assist in payment processing. The ideal candidate should have previous Accounts Payable experience, strong Excel skills, and be an effective communicator. Responsibilities include supplier cost checking, query handling, and statement reconciliation. Join a supportive team that values organisation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables

Good communicator

Well organised

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs A*-C (incl. Maths and English) or equivalent

Further education qualifications and accounting training

Job description

MacKenzie King are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a trusted client to help grow their already strong team. The successful candidate will work as part of the team that processes incoming supplier invoices, prepare payment runs and the reconciliation of supplier accounts. You will also be the primary finance contact point for suppliers, ensuring enquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner. The role reports to the Purchase Ledger Manager and you will 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

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at MacKenzie King.