Accounts Assistant

Mattressman; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattressman is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, organised and enthusiastic finance team in Norwich. Training and support will be provided; prior experience is helpful but not essential.

You will handle day-to-day payments, process invoices, support month-end, and respond to queries while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. You will use Sage, Excel and Google Workspace, with a proactive, team-focused attitude and good time management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role or a similar finance environment is preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with Sage, Excel and Google Workspace would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing day-to-day financial transactions and customer refunds.
• Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations for our stores and online channels.
• Responding to internal and external account queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Managing daily finance approvals.
• Raising sales and recharge invoices for trade customers and associated companies, ensuring payments are received within agreed credit terms.
• Matching invoices against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Updating daily cash flow records.
• Monitoring and ordering company consumables as required.
• Supporting the wider team with other reasonable tasks as needed
• Reporting in to the Accounts Office Manager

Skills

Sage

Excel

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our high-achieving, supportive and welcoming team.

This is a great opportunity to develop your finance skills, gain valuable and varied experience and become part of a company that genuinely values its people. While previous accounts / purchase or Sales Ledger experience is preferred, it’s not essential — full training and ongoing support will be provided. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Processing day-to-day financial transactions and customer refunds.

Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations for our stores and online channels.

Responding to internal and external account queries.

Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.

Managing daily finance approvals.

Raising sales and recharge invoices for trade customers and associated companies, ensuring payments are received within agreed credit terms.

Matching invoices against delivery notes and purchase orders.

Updating daily cash flow records.

Monitoring and ordering company consumables as required.

Supporting the wider team with other reasonable tasks as needed

Reporting in to the Accounts Office Manager

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role or a similar finance environment is preferred but not essential.

Familiarity with Sage, Excel and Google Workspace would be beneficial.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.

A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Friendly and confident communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.

The ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.

Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a motivated, high-performing team where everyone is supported, encouraged and given the opportunity to grow. We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed.

If you’re keen to learn, take pride in your work and want to build your experience in a friendly and successful business, we’d love to hear from you!

Experience is a bonus, but attitude is everything. We’ll provide the training and support to help you feel confident and succeed in your role.