Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

• Location: Ipswich
• Job Type: Full-time / Permanent 
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications  (25-35K +) 

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/ Assistant Accountant to join a family-run company at Ransomes Europark. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience OR AAT Level 2 qualification and above. This role offers the opportunity for further study and progression within the company.

• Oversee the accounts function and provide assistance to other business areas as required.
• Monitor and maintain the Accounts email, ensuring all items are actioned or passed on appropriately and promptly.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and deal with internal & external queries promptly.
• Engage in month-end processes, reconciliations, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Perform cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
• Execute credit control and weekly rating checks, as well as sales invoice runs.
• Reconcile sales and import to Sage, and issue subcontractor recharge invoices.
• Manage payroll activities, including setting up new employees and verifying drivers’ overtime.
• Analyse weekly wages & expenses and calculate driver bonuses.
• Process and update holiday records for drivers.
• Check and update subcontractor invoices for payment processing.
• Input purchase ledger invoices to Sage and process payment runs.
• Agree and process contras, along with weekly profit reporting and fuel monitoring.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and reconcile monthly P32 reports.
• Undertake ad-hoc accounts and administration projects as required.

• AAT Level 2 qualification as a minimum.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with Sage is preferable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Company pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• Casual dress code.
• Staff lunches and work functions.
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Performance reviews
• Flexibility on start and finish times within office hours of 7.30am to 6pm. A regular pattern will be agreed with the Manager before commencing the post.