Job Description
Senior Accounts Assistant
Ipswich (Office-based) Full-time £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
A growing and innovative financial services business is looking to appoint a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its expanding finance team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The Role
As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
This position is office-based, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week following probation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare and post accruals and prepayments
- Assist with month-end and period-end processes
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Support reporting requirements (weekly and monthly)
- Allocate receipts to customer accounts accurately
- Set up payments via online banking
- Assist with audit requirements
- Monitor finance inbox and support wider finance team activities
- Calculate settlement figures
- Provide general administrative and operational finance support
About You
- AAT qualified or nearing completion (or equivalent)
- Previous experience within a financial accounting role
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs)
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Able to manage workload and meet deadlines
- A proactive, self-motivated approach
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Experience within financial services is desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Study support towards AAT/ACCA (or equivalent)
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
- Enhanced holiday entitlement with buy/sell options
- Private healthcare (with option to extend to family)
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay and death-in-service cover
- Access to retail discounts and perks platform
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Regular team socials and company events
- Complimentary breakfast provided daily
Start Date
The successful candidate will be available to start from August.
