Accounts Assistant at Elizabeth Michael Associates, Halesworth

Accounts Assistant

IP19, Halesworth

£30,000 - £35,000

Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm / Friday 8am – 1pm

Looking for someone to start asap

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Finance function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing, maintenance and reconciliation of financial records across both purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, expenses and company accounts.

The role will play an important part in supporting the smooth running of the Finance department, taking ownership of key transactional finance activities, including monthly payroll preparation, pension administration, supplier payments, invoice processing, credit card reconciliations and cash allocation.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to an organised and proactive individual with strong attention to detail, good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day to day financial transactions across purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Take ownership of monthly payroll preparation, ensuring all payroll information is accurate and submitted within deadlines
• Prepare and process P11D information, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
• Support pension administration, including contributions, reconciliations and reporting
• Process supplier invoices, payments and expenses, resolving any discrepancies
• Complete bank, credit card and supplier statement reconciliations
• Manage cash allocation, ensuring customer payments are accurately recorded
• Assist with month-end procedures, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded within the company's ERP system
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management accounts
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve finance-related queries
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and maintain efficient accounting procedures

Skills Required

• AAT Level 4 qualified – essential
• Previous experience preparing and administering payroll – essential
• Experience preparing P11D returns and understanding payroll-related HMRC requirements
• Previous experience using an ERP finance/accounting system – essential
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general accounting procedures
• Experience with bank reconciliations, supplier payments and expenses
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team