At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Company: A well-established and growing business in Bury St Edmunds.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and valuable finance experience.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a friendly environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and enhance your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 2 or equivalent and 2 years of finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
We are working with a well-established and growing business in the Bury St Edmunds area, who are looking to appoint a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive accounts department, reporting directly into the Finance Manager. This role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to get involved in both day-to-day transactional finance work and month-end processes.
The Role
Working within the accounts department, you will take responsibility for both purchase and sales ledger functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all financial records. Your key duties will include:
- Managing the purchase ledger from start to finish
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Inputting purchase invoices onto internal MIS systems and Sage
- Overseeing goods-in receipt processes
- Managing the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices and allocating receipts
- Credit control and debtor management
- Assisting with sales reporting for the Finance Manager
- Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts
About You
The ideal candidate will bring:
- AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years experience working in an accounts/finance environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and accounting systems
Part-Time Accounts Assistant employer: Contract Personnel Limited
Join a well-established and growing business in Bury St Edmunds as a Part-Time Accounts Assistant, where you will be part of a supportive finance team that values flexibility and employee development. With opportunities for hands-on experience in both transactional finance and month-end processes, this role not only offers a dynamic work environment but also encourages personal growth and skill enhancement. Enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative culture that prioritises accuracy and efficiency while providing a meaningful contribution to the company's success.
Contact Details:
Contract Personnel Limited Recruitment Team
