Assistant Accountant

Ipswich

Full‑Time | Permanent

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be representing a successful and expanding business based in Ipswich who are seeking an experienced Accounts / Payroll Manager to join their busy and supportive finance team.

This is a highly varied role, ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys managing a wide range of accounting and payroll responsibilities. You will take ownership of day‑to‑day finance processes as well as overseeing all payroll‑related activities.

As the Accounts / Payroll Manager, your duties will include :

• Managing all accounts payable processes
• Conducting supplier and statement reconciliations
• Processing supplier payments and maintaining payment schedules
• Reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end procedures
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records and correspondence
• Improving and streamlining existing accounting workflows
• Handling credit control duties when required
• Taking full responsibility for fleet management, including company insurance
• Managing payroll, company pension schemes, and VAT returns
• Carrying out additional ad hoc accounting tasks as required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong background in accounts payable and receivable
• Proven end‑to‑end payroll experience
• Proficiency in accounting systems — Microsoft Dynamics experience is advantageous
• Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office :
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and software

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and detail‑driven individual who enjoys working in a varied finance role and can confidently take ownership of payroll and accounting processes. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can make a positive impact within a growing company, we’d love to hear from you