Accounts Assistant

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support their finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and office administration. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. This role is based in Norwich, UK, offering a professional working environment with wellbeing benefits and a private pension.

Benefits

Wellbeing Benefits

Private Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a Can-Do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Processing Direct Debits and managing payment schedules.
• Maintaining the Sales & Purchase Ledger.
• Handling supplier accounts and reconciling transactions.
• Managing invoice queries.
• Conducting daily banking tasks and performing bank reconciliations.
• General office administration duties to support the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

AAT Qualified (or working towards qualification)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy, who can support our finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and office administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing Direct Debits and managing payment schedules.
• Maintaining the Sales & Purchase Ledger, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Handling supplier accounts and reconciling transactions.
• Managing invoice queries, liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Conducting daily banking tasks and performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with leasing agreements and associated financial records.
• General office administration duties to support the wider team.
• Answering customer calls in a professional and helpful manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and a Can-Do attitude in problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for handling customer and supplier queries.

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT Qualified (or working towards qualification).

What We Offer

• Wellbeing Benefits
• Private Pension

Hours 8.45am – 5pm (Mon-Fri)