Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a successful and well-established group of businesses in Suffolk who are looking to recruit within their finance team. This group of companies have a diverse portfolio of revenue streams and, over the past few years, has continued to grow and expand their offering to their customers. They are now seeking an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to join their existing team and support the daily financial operations.
Your new role
This role will report to a Financial Controller and work with an existing team of 4 to support the delivery of vital financial information. You will be responsible for:
- Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end reporting cycles
- Preparing monthly journals
- Prepayments and accruals
- Supporting with AP and AR
- Credit control activities
- Supporting any ad hoc needs within the business
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday based on-site in Stowmarket.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have:
- Previous experience in a similar accounting role supporting month-end processes
- Have strong IT skills and ideally be comfortable using Pivot Tables and VLookUps.
- Ideally, be AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
- Have a positive and collaborative approach to work and be a team player.
- Due to the remote location of the office, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary in the region of £30,000 – £32,500 plus 31 days annual leave, access to a health cash plan, company pension scheme, free on-site parking and inclusion in a yearly company bonus.
What you need to do now
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