Accounts Assistant
Location: Leiston - Office based Contract: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £28,000 – £34,000 per annumStart Date: ASAP
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* Choice of working hours:
o 7:30am – 5:00pm or
o 8:30am – 5:00pm
* 1-hour lunch break
* Office-based role within a busy accounts office
The Role
We are recruiting for a hands-on Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Leiston. Reporting directly to the Finance Director / Managing Director, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, and general office duties.
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations while liaising with suppliers, customers, and other depots.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
* Matching, coding, and entering purchase invoices, credit notes, and expenses
* Resolving invoice queries and disputes with suppliers and internal depots
* Purchase ledger month-end close
* Processing regular and timely supplier payment runs (BACS, cheques, debit card)
* Maintaining accurate filing and records
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
* Managing sales ledger queries and processing refunds where required
* Credit control, including chasing outstanding customer payments
* Printing and issuing sales invoices and credit notes
* Sales ledger month-end close
* Dealing with customer queries by phone and face to face
Banking, Reconciliations & Reporting
* Daily use of Bankline
* Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
* Monthly sales and purchase ledger closures
* Nominal ledger analysis and assisting with budget preparation
* Posting daily till sheets
VAT, Payroll & Stock
* Preparation of VAT returns
* Preparation of payroll spreadsheets (no payroll processing required)
* Supporting half-yearly and annual stock takes and reconciliations
General Office Support
* Answering incoming calls and dealing with visitors face to face
* Liaising with other depots as required
* Supporting general office administration
* Ad-hoc finance and operational tasks as required
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in an accounts or finance-based role
* Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
* Experience with reconciliations and month-end procedures
* Confident communicator comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
* Organised, detail-focused, and able to work effectively in a busy environment
Why Join?
* Permanent, full-time opportunity
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Choice of working hours
* Varied, hands-on role with direct exposure to senior management