Contract Personnel Limited
Part-Time Accounts Assistant
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We are working with a well-established and growing business in the Bury St Edmunds area, who are looking to appoint a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive accounts department, reporting directly into the Finance Manager.
This role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to get involved in both day-to-day transactional finance work and month-end processes.
The Role
Working within the accounts department, you will take responsibility for both purchase and sales ledger functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all financial records. Your key duties will include:
- Managing the purchase ledger from start to finish
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Inputting purchase invoices onto internal MIS systems and Sage
- Overseeing goods-in receipt processes
- Managing the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices and allocating receipts
- Credit control and debtor management
- Assisting with sales reporting for the Finance Manager
- Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts
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About You
The ideal candidate will bring:
- AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an accounts/finance environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and accounting systems (including Sage)
- A proactive approach with a genuine desire to maintain accurate ledgers
- Experience within the print industry is beneficial but not essential
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The Offer
- Part-time role: 15 hours per week
- Flexible working across Monday to Thursday
- £28k pro-rata
- Based in Bury St Edmunds
- Opportunity to develop your skills and gain exposure to month-end accounts
- Supportive team environment with scope to grow within the business
About Contract Personnel
Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest-standing, leading independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, we keep you updated with the latest opportunities and support you throughout your job search.
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