Accounts Office Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £26,000 + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) - Slightly reduced hours may be considered
Join a Warm, Supportive Business & Support Team
polkadotfrog are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts & Office Assistant to join a friendly and well established organisation in Bury St Edmunds. If you're someone with great numeracy skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach, this could be the perfect next step for you.
This is a varied role where no two days look the same, youll be supporting both the accounts function and wider office operations, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of finance tasks and general admin.
What You'll Be Doing
Youll play a key part in keeping the finance and office functions running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Finance Accounts Support
Entering and validating financial transactions using accounting and banking software
Processing and monitoring incoming payments
Preparing property completion payments for authorisation
Handling cheques, card payments, and general banking tasks
Managing invoice administration and supporting with credit control
Producing routine reports from the accounting system
Assisting with finance queries
Office Administration
Managing filing, records, and archiving
Offering reception cover as needed
Supporting the strongroom during absence/holiday periods
Handling internal post, external mail runs, and occasional local hand deliveries
Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks
This role offers real variety, perfect for someone who enjoys switching between tasks and contributing across different areas of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
Good numeracy, accuracy, and confidence using IT systems
Experience within finance and/or office administration
A willingness to learn sector specific financial processes (legal finance experience is a bonus but not essential)
A helpful, “can do” attitude and the ability to work collaboratively
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Whether you're already in an accounts/admin role or looking to step into a more varied support position, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Receive
This employer absolutely looks after their people. You can expect:
A friendly, collaborative team
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
A comprehensive onboarding process
Access to the latest software to support your work
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support, counselling, health assessments, wellbeing program)
Compassionate leave
Discounted legal services
Regular social events
Employer funded training and development, including access to extensive online learning
At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.
Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised and quality service. Our mission is simple, to create positive relationships with all our clients and job seekers. To be known for honesty, being upfront and thoughtful to those hiring and those looking for a new job