Assistant Accountant

• Location:
  
  Suffolk
• Sector:
  Accountancy & Finance
• Job type:
  Permanent
• Salary: £32000 - £35000 per annum
• Contact:
  Mia Ginders-Alderton
• Contact email:
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• Job : J36857
• Published: 5 months ago
• Expiry date:
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• Consultant:
  Mia Ginders-Alderton

I'm currently supporting a successful and growing business based in Stowmarket who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, with a particular focus on accounts payable. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and an eye for detail to develop their career within a friendly and supportive finance environment.

To support the Head of Finance and Management Accountant in the day‑to‑day operation of the finance function. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers, supporting payroll processes, and contributing to financial control, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing environment.

• Process supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Take ownership of the purchase ledger, including preparation and initiation of weekly payment runs in line with company procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and work proactively to resolve queries
• Maintain the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts
• Support credit control activities, monitoring customer accounts and assisting with the management of outstanding balances
• Set up and maintain new stock items within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and integrity of master data
• Support the company buyer with contract administration, reporting, and data analysis
• Work closely with the Management Accountant to support month‑end processes, reconciliations, and reporting as required
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis, supporting both the Head of Finance and Management Accountant
• Assist with the weekly payroll process, including data preparation and validation
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Friendly and supportive finance team environment
• Opportunities to broaden your finance skills and take on further responsibilities
• Free onsite parking and additional company benefits

If you're an organised Assistant Accountant with a solid background in accounts payable and are looking for a new challenge in Stowmarket, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV today or contact me directly for a confidential chat.