Accounts Assistant

Compass Point Recruitment; Stowupland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stowmarket seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team, focusing on accounts payable. The ideal candidate should have prior experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a salary of up to £30,000 and a friendly work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with both internal colleagues and external suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with finance systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Dealing with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting wider finance tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Stowmarket

Up to £30,000 per annum

I'm currently supporting a successful and growing business based in Stowmarket who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team, with a particular focus on accounts payable. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and an eye for detail to develop their career within a friendly and supportive finance environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a range of accounts payable duties while also providing wider support to the finance team. This is a varied position that requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Dealing with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
• Supporting wider finance tasks as required

About You:

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with both internal colleagues and external suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with finance systems
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• Friendly and supportive finance team environment
• Opportunities to broaden your finance skills and take on further responsibilities
• Free onsite parking and additional company benefits

If you're an organised Accounts Assistant with a solid background in accounts payable and are looking for a new challenge in Stowmarket, I'd be delighted to hear from you.