Accounts Assistant

Permanent in Accountancy
  • Felixstowe View on Map
  • Salary: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 / Annually

Jobs

  • Reference V/13745

Job Description

We are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established shipping company in Felixstowe who are looking to welcome an enthusiastic and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and collaborative finance team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of the account’s inbox.
  • Accurate processing of supplier invoices relating to jobs.
  • Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.
  • Setting up new supplier accounts.
  • Sales and purchase ledger.
  • Handling manual fast payment documentation.
  • Assisting with processing overhead invoices.
  • Allocating payments to supplier invoices.
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Supporting month-end processes.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Experience in day-to-day accounts processing, including purchase and sales ledger.
  • Proficient with accounting software (preferably Sage 200) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented, with good communication and time management skills.

 

In return you will receive:

  • 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 days after 3 years and 27 after 6 years).
  • 9% employer pension contribution (company-run scheme).
  • BUPA Cash Back Scheme – refunds (up to limits) on dental, optical, prescriptions, and other treatments.
  • PERKBOX – access to retail and restaurant discounts.
  • UNUM Wellbeing Platform – 24/7 GP access, health and wellbeing resources.
  • Death in Service – 4x annual salary.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Company social events.
  • Office-based role in a supportive and friendly team environment.