We have a lovely opportunity for an experienced finance and accounts professional to join a fantastic, friendly business in a part‑time capacity.
Working as the company’s Accounts Assistant, you will be based in the office just outside of Stowmarket Town Centre on a permanent basis, working between 16–20 hours per week. Your start and finish times are flexible, but you must work in the office between Monday and Friday, and additionally on the 25th of each month for payroll.
The Company
Our client is a well‑established business sourcing and supplying electronic components for a wide range of markets. They’re a friendly team of around 10 and are ideally seeking somebody to join them for the long‑term and become a highly valued member of their growing business.
Responsibilities
* Monthly payroll on the 25th of each month – some flexibility in the work week is required for payroll to be completed
* Credit control
* Sending invoices
* Making payments to suppliers
* Dealing with all general accounts/finance queries
* Assisting with month and year end accounts preparation
* Reconciling company bank accounts
* Managing foreign exchange/trade
* Providing weekly reports
* VAT
Essential Requirements
* Confident user of SAGE
* Proven experience with the required tasks of this role, including strong knowledge of VAT
* Experience dealing with foreign currencies (USD, EURO, YEN) and knowledge to convert them to GBP
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Good computer skills and confidence using spreadsheets and systems
* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
* Happy to provide general support to the Office Manager and team where required
* Good people skills and professional communication style – confident, friendly, open
* Living within a reasonably commutable distance to Stowmarket, with a reliable mode of transport to reach the office each day (the office is located out of the town centre and is a 30‑minute walk from the train station)
How to Apply
Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or alternatively email a copy of your CV to kate@horizoneast.co.uk. It would be beneficial to provide a covering letter with your application explaining why you feel you would enjoy this role, and why you think you’d be a good match for the position. This can be emailed to Kate directly at the time of, or after, your application. We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. If we are extremely busy this may take longer; for sooner feedback feel free to contact us via email and we will be in touch ASAP.
About Horizon
Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We’ve been in business for 13 years and have a combined 30+ years’ recruitment experience between us. We’re friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. We act as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We are the ‘introducers’, so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!
GDPR
All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest of confidence. As part of our GDPR compliance, your CV and contact details will not be held by us for longer than 30 days unless written consent to do so is requested and obtained. Your CV and contact details will never be shared by us with a third party unless specific consent has been obtained. For more information on our privacy policies and how we comply with GDPR, please visit our website and click on our privacy policy at the bottom of the page.
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