Accounts Assistant
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Location
Newmarket
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£30000 - £33000 per annum
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Contact:
Thomas Palmer
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Contact email:
thomas@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36528
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Published:
16 days ago
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Expiry date:
2024-11-16
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Start date:
2024-10-16
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Consultant:
Thomas Palmer
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits: Bupa Healthcare, Extra Holiday for Your Birthday, Additional Christmas Shopping Day
A well-established, family-run business based in Newmarket, offering a friendly and supportive working environment and looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and ready to take on a varied role within a close-knit team, while working closely with the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
• Sales Ledger Management: Processing and posting sales invoices, ensuring all customer payments are accurately recorded.
• Purchase Ledger Maintenance: Processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts.
• Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding balances, chasing overdue payments, and maintaining customer relationships through effective credit management.
• Expense Reconciliation: Managing staff expenses, ensuring receipts are submitted and coded correctly, and processing reimbursements.
• General Accounting Support: Assisting with month-end closing, bank reconciliations, and other ad hoc financial tasks as required.
• Administrative Duties: Supporting the finance team with filing, data entry, and general office duties when needed.
Key Skills & Requirements:
• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role.
• Solid understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
Benefits:
• Bupa Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage to support your well-being.
• Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Christmas Shopping Day: An additional holiday to help with your festive preparations.
• Friendly and supportive working environment within a family-run business.
If you are interested in this position and would like to hear more, please send an updated copy of your CV to thomas@compasspoint.co.uk