Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Newmarket, Suffolk Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience) Benefits: Bupa Healthcare, Extra Holiday for Your Birthday, Additional Christmas Shopping Day A well-established, family-run business based in Newmarket, offering a friendly and supportive working environment and looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and ready to take on a varied role within a close-knit team, while working closely with the Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: • Sales Ledger Management: Processing and posting sales invoices, ensuring all customer payments are accurately recorded. • Purchase Ledger Maintenance: Processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts. • Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding balances, chasing overdue payments, and maintaining customer relationships through effective credit management. • Expense Reconciliation: Managing staff expenses, ensuring receipts are submitted and coded correctly, and processing reimbursements. • General Accounting Support: Assisting with month-end closing, bank reconciliations, and other ad hoc financial tasks as required. • Administrative Duties: Supporting the finance team with filing, data entry, and general office duties when needed. Key Skills & Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role. • Solid understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control processes. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. • Proficiency in accounting software • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently. Benefits: • Bupa Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage to support your well-being. • Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. • Christmas Shopping Day: An additional holiday to help with your festive preparations. • Friendly and supportive working environment within a family-run business. If you are interested in this position and would like to hear more, please send an updated copy of your CV to (url removed)