Job Summary
The Accounts Assistant is a key role within the Finance Team based at Hamilton House, Lowestoft. The successful candidate will have strong accounting skills, be a strong communicator, pro‑active and comfortable working with a wide range of people from finance and non‑finance backgrounds. The main aim of the role is to maintain the bank accounts of both Parent & Subsidiary companies accurately recording all income and expenditure, including reconciliation of accounts. The role will assist the Accounts Transaction Team Leader in the smooth running of cash processes. You must be able to manage your own time effectively.
Responsibilities
* Process income & expenditure and reconcile bank accounts for all Legal Entities
* Process petty cash claims and reconcile accounts
* Process credit card statements and reconcile accounts
* Posting of NHS supply chain expenditure journals
* Daily banking as necessary
* Daily/weekly running of bank statements and payments on Barclays.net
* Assist with credit control and purchase ledger as and when required
* Processing and sending out Sales Ledger Invoices and backup
* Process ad‑hoc card payments from customers/clients
* Assist with credit control and purchase ledger queries as and when required
* Provide cover for Purchase Ledger Clerk role for holidays/sickness
* Ad hoc analysis work
* Ad hoc reporting duties
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 4 in accounting or an equivalent level of experience.
* Competent in the use of IT including spreadsheet, word‑processing and email.
* Competent in the use of integrated accounting systems.
Desirable
* Progress towards a recognised accountancy qualification relevant to the needs of the post e.g., AAT.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Proven ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
* Ability to communicate effectively and accurately record information
* Good working knowledge of financial systems to maintain financial transactions
* Use of spreadsheets for the purpose of recording, reporting, analysing financial information
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a finance function.
* Experience of working with and contributing to a team.
* Demonstrative experience of working with accounting systems including the posting of transactions.
Desirable
* Previous experience of purchase ledger clerk role.
* Previous experience of sales ledger clerk role.
* Previous experience of cashbook/accounts assistant role.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Good team player
* Professional standard of communication both written and verbal
* Ability to problem‑solve and find solutions that meet the needs of the organisation and individuals
* Willingness to expand current skills and knowledge
* Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: Compassion – We Listen, We Learn, We Lead; Action – My Accountability, My Responsibility; Respect – Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money; Everyone – Work Together, Achieve Together.
* Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Employer Details
* East Coast Community Healthcare CIC
* Hamilton House, Battery Green Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1DE
* Website: https://www.ecch.org/
Job Details
* Reference number: B9849-141-25
* Location: Hamilton House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1DE
* Pay: £27,485 – £30,162 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Band: Band 4
* Posted: 28 November 2025
Under current UK immigration rules, this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under either the Health and Care Worker visa or the Skilled Worker visa routes.
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