Accounts Assistant

The DPO Centre Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data protection consultancy in Ipswich is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage finance operations efficiently. The role includes processing invoices, preparing sales bills, and supporting month-end tasks. Ideal candidates will have AAT qualifications and at least 18 months of finance experience. A passion for customer service and strong communication skills are essential. The role offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Professional Membership and Training Funds

Wellbeing Resources

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Working Abroad Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be proactive, motivated, and customer-driven.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
• Confidentiality and trust are critical.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices.
• Support month and year-end close processes.
• Monitor credit control position.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Minimum 18 months’ experience in finance role

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title Accounts Assistant

Reporting to Finance Officer with oversight by CFO

Job location Hybrid (Ipswich Office min 2 days per week/Home Based)

Employment status Permanent, Full-time (37.5hours per week)

CANDIDATE PROFILE

First and foremost, The DPO Centre is a service business. We look only to recruit proactive, motivated, enthusiastic, customer driven, commercially aware team players, who can clearly demonstrate a passion for what they do and therefore offer an ideal fit with our core values and culture.

To support our continued growth, we require a Finance Assistant to carry out a wide range of tasks within the finance department, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The role involves working with systems such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Xero, Scoro, and Hubspot.

You will need to be an enthusiastic team player who is well presented, articulate and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have outstanding organising skills and have the capacity to manage and prioritise tasks received from multiple sources. You will be highly computer literate with demonstrable experience of organising, prioritising and planning and have a keen eye for detail.

You must enjoy working as an integral member of our team but also be capable of managing your own workload to deliver high quality work that meets expectations and deadlines. We operate a relaxed, fun and sociable work environment, but with a constantly pressured workload where we remain resolutely focussed on delivering the highest possible standards of client service.

This role is based in our Ipswich office, with a balance of hybrid working.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts payable – accurately code and process invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and timely scheduling on payment runs, in line with company policies and controls.
• Accounts receivable – prepare and issue sales invoices in accordance with client contracts, managing multiple billing structures and timelines with precision.
• Support with month and year-end close processes (e.g. journal preparation, accruals, prepayments).
• Respond to and resolve any first line client invoicing or accountant queries
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the company’s credit control position, ensuring timely and appropriate action and further escalation where necessary.
• Assist with incoming financial tasks from internal and external stakeholders
• Support with year-end audit preparation and provide supporting documentation where necessary
• Coordinate the shared accounts inbox and respond to any emails
• Contribute to the growth and development of the finance department within the business.

CAREER PROGRESSION

• Accounts Assistant > Finance Officer > Part-Qualified Accountant > Qualified Accountant

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education and experience

• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• A minimum of 18 months’ experience in a finance role
• Actively pursuing a recognised accounting qualification beyond AAT (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Personal

• Ability to work independently yet also be a strong team player
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility
• Calm, controlled and resilient demeanour
• Open-minded and forward-thinking, with a willingness to embrace emerging technologies

Required skills

• Adaptability whilst staying calm in high pressure scenarios
• Exceptional time management skills to manage your time and meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Xero, NetSuite and Microsoft Excel
• Highly organised, structured and disciplined, with great attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• The confidence to propose new and improved processes and effect positive change

Advantageous skills

• Adaptability whilst staying calm in high pressure scenarios
• Exceptional time management skills to manage your time and meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Xero, NetSuite and Microsoft Excel
• Highly organised, structured and disciplined, with great attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• The confidence to propose new and improved processes and effect positive change

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

£28,000 per annum

In addition, we provide a range of fantastic benefits, including those listed below. Details of the full range of benefits will be provided separately.

• Professional Membership and Training Funds
• Wellbeing Resources
• Remote/Hybrid Working
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Working Abroad Scheme
• Maternity and Paternity Leave & Pay
• Bank Holiday Swap Scheme

ABOUT US

The DPO Centre group, operating as part of Axiom GRC, is a multi-national data protection compliance consultancy formed in the UK in 2017.

We have provided outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPOs), privacy consultancy services, and GDPR Representatives to over 1000 organisations globally. The DPO Centre Canada Inc. is the most recent addition to The DPO Centre group of companies, which also consists of The DPO Centre Ltd in the UK, The DPO Centre Europe Ltd in Dublin, and The DPO Centre Netherlands B.V in Amsterdam, together with a network of representation offices throughout the 27 EU Member States.

Further details on The DPO Centre and our global team can be found at www.dpocentre.com

OUR CULTURE

Fundamental to The DPO Centre’s culture is our #OneTeam philosophy.

Contact with other members of our various teams will be frequent, as will the opportunities for team social activities. Our mission is to nurture talent and empower individuals. We believe in constantly improving our processes and the best practice framework we employ with our clients. Sharing knowledge and experiences is a vital part of our culture and ensures you will quickly become part of our motivated, sociable, and connected team It’s an essential aspect of our culture and also helps new recruits to quickly become part of our supportive and interconnected community.

We strive to be a team that doesn’t just keep up, we set the pace.

OUR PEOPLE

Within The DPO Centre family we have bakers, skaters, bike riders, walkers, avid readers, ultra-runners, budding photographers, musicians, and keen travellers. Our team comes from all corners of the world, including New Zealand, Poland, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa to name but a few.

Please see for yourself and meet everyone on our team page.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Our offer to you is the opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied role within a structured team of like-minded and motivated professionals.

The data privacy industry is rapidly evolving, so this role will involve working on projects that encourage continuous professional growth and innovation.

We are committed to empowering everyone in our #ONETEAM with the knowledge and opportunities to positively impact attitudes, behaviours, and legislation for the benefit of future generations.

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