Gressingham Foods
Accounts Assistant
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Location: Debach, Woodbridge
Department: Accounts
Reporting to: Management Accountant
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 28 – 32 hours per week, Mon – Fri (Flexible on days / 4 – 5 days)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us
At Gressingham Foods, we are proud to produce some of the finest duck and poultry products in the UK. As a family-run business, we combine traditional values with a modern, forward-thinking approach, supplying leading retailers, restaurants, and foodservice companies across the UK. With our diverse business covering farming and factory we offer great variety and many development opportunities.
We are now recruiting for a new Accounts Assistant, a key role supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function and the delivery of accurate, timely financial information.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will support a wide range of accounting processes, with a great opportunity to develop and progress in other finance areas. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a solid foundation in Accounts, especially within a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. With great opportunity to develop and progress in the Accounting environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase invoices
- Set up new suppliers / credit forms / bank detail checks
- Credit card and expense form processing
- Allocate Direct Debits and supplier statement reconciliations
- Assist in management of supplier ledgers and support with supplier queries
- Raise cheques and ad-hoc payment requests
- Inter-company journals and reconciliations
- Process rental sales invoices and allocate receipts
- Credit control – allocate customer receipts for farming company and chase customers
- Manage contras between customer and supplier accounts
- Assist in other accounting duties to support the finance team
Additional Potential Duties
- Complete payment runs (weekly and monthly)
- Perform bank reconciliations for all Group companies, including multi-currency
- Monitor shared emails to deal with Finance related requests
- Support the Finance Team in various tasks and development projects
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in an accounts based role, AAT qualification would be supported
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting systems, experience in Microsoft Navision is desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- A proactive and reliable team player with a strong sense of ownership
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Training and support for professional development
- A collaborative and supportive Accounts & Finance team
- Opportunities for career growth in a respected British food brand
- Staff discount on Gressingham products
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Monthly Employee Draw
- Long Service Awards
Interested
Please contact the HR department by email – hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk to request an application form.
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