Job Description
Accounts Assistant
Location: Lowestoft
Rate: £16 - £17 per hour
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday Friday 9am 5pm
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Why work through Hales Group?
All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.
Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants, so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and when appropriate send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name and address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this please contact your local branch.
Location: Lowestoft
Rate: £16 - £17 per hour
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday Friday 9am 5pm
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payments in a timely manner
- Assist with sales ledger duties, including raising invoices and credit control
- Reconcile bank statements and company accounts regularly
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and filing systems
- Assist in preparing financial reports and management accounts
- Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding account queries
- Provide administrative support to the finance team as required
Requirements
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role preferred
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential
Why work through Hales Group?
All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.
Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants, so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and when appropriate send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name and address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this please contact your local branch.
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