Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client, a global organisation trading across the US, Middle East and Europe. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity within a fast-paced finance team based at the company s headquarters in West Suffolk.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive finance support, working in a structured and disciplined manner while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations

• Raise sales invoices and customer statements
• Manage credit control and resolve customer queries
• Code, process, and enter supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate authorisation
• Handle supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Match payments and receipts
• Monitor and manage the finance inbox

Reconciliations & Expenses

• Reconcile UK and US credit and debit cards
• Reconcile petty cash
• Support staff expenses, including matching costs to projects (e.g. launches, conferences)
• Maintain accurate filing of finance documents and contracts

Support & Compliance

• Assist with audit preparation
• Provide holiday cover for other finance team members
• Support internal teams with finance-related queries
• Carry out ad hoc finance tasks and analysis as required

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team