Reed
Accounts Assistant
Location: Bacton, Suffolk
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 per annum (£13.33-£16.41 Per Hour)
Assignment Length: 8–12 Week Temporary Assignment
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Fully Office-Based
Reporting to: Financial Controller
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller across a broad range of accounting and finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy organisation on an 8–12 week temporary assignment, supporting the finance function during a key period.
This is a fully office-based position, requiring attendance at the Bacton office five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare and process accruals and prepayments.
- Assist with period-end and month-end procedures.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities.
- Prepare financial reports and support analytical modelling.
- Reconcile physical stock quantities to accounting records.
- Produce and maintain job costing information.
- Carry out basic financial analysis and provide insights to support business performance.
- Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and all finance processes are completed efficiently.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- AAT Level 2
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong administrative capabilities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Experience Required
You will:
- Have several years’ experience in a financial accounting or accounts-based role.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to administrative excellence.
- Be comfortable working with multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Have experience supporting finance processes within a busy commercial environment.
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