Job Title:
Accounts Assistant


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 (url removed)