Accounts Assistant Temporary to Permanent
St Ives (office‑based)
A well‑established international company is seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and can confidently manage multiple accounting and administrative tasks to deadline.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts Office Manager, responsibilities will include:
* Processing customer receipts, BACS payments, invoices and reconciliations
* Managing supplier payments and remittances
* Assisting with credit control and account queries
* Supporting month‑end and quarterly VAT processes
* Processing purchase invoices and payment links
* Assisting with year‑end preparation and reporting
* Liaising professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
* AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) preferred
* Strong Excel and MS Office skills
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
* A professional and confident communication style
* Must live or comfortably commute to St Ives, Cambridgeshire to start asap
A full UK driving licence and access to transport would be advantageous due to the office location.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing business where you can further develop your accounting experience within a collaborative team environment. Suitable applicants must live in a commutable area and be available for interview and start work at short notice. This role is expected to be on an initial temporary basis to hopefully become permanent within the first 3 months (or sooner depending on progress).
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