We’re seeking an Accounts Assistant with good all-round skills to join our client’s growing commercial business. It is a busy, fast-paced environment working within a lovely, small team.
This is a permanent, employed position working 40 hours per week from the office between 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Based in Woolpit, just outside of Bury St Edmunds, the office is just off the A14, so nice and easy to get to by car, but unfortunately, inaccessible via public transport. Please bear this in mind when applying.
The Company
Our client is a privately-owned, well-established commercial business operating in the fast-paced construction industry. They have a workforce of around 150 employees spread across a handful of sites in the UK and are continuing to grow. They have a friendly, professional culture and are a supportive employer who treats everyone equally.
The Job
If you’re looking to enjoy a varied role in a dynamic team and enjoy a long‑lasting career with a growing company, this might be the role for you. Our client has a 12‑person finance team, and this new position has come about due to ongoing growth and expansion.
The team send out up to 1,000 invoices weekly using their own bespoke system and are increasingly busy. Though it’s an extremely fast‑paced working environment, the team are super friendly, professional and supportive and full training on the company’s software will be given. You’ll also receive robust on‑the‑job training from your colleague‑mentor, so you feel confident and capable within your role.
This is a varied position, entailing a bit of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general reconcilation of customer accounts.
Essential Requirements
* Demonstrable experience of time spent in a varied finance role, within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
* Sales and Purchase Ledger experience
* An exceptional eye for detail
* IT confidence for learning new systems
* Evidence of job longevity in previous roles
* Due to the company’s location and this being an office‑based role, it is essential that candidates wishing to apply have their own vehicle, as the office is not accessible via public transport
Other Requirements
* Ideally, AAT qualified
* Ability to work independently, but also enjoys being part of a larger, collaborative team
* Calm, unflappable nature with the ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot offer visa sponsorship and are seeking candidates who are already currently residing in the local area or already have plans to move to the area imminently.
In Return
Our client is offering a competitive salary from £27,000 per annum (top‑end details available on request), plus the chance for long‑term professional development in a growing business. There is also a good benefits package available. Holiday allowance is a statutory entitlement of 28 days, inclusive of bank holidays but increases with service up to an additional 5 days over 10 years.
How to Apply
Please apply to Kate Howes through our website, or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV to kate@horizoneast.co.uk.
We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two‑person independent agency, if we are extremely busy, this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.
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