Assistant Accountant

Assistant AccountantStowmarketUp to 35,000 per annumI''m currently supporting a successful and growing business based in Stowmarket who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, with a particular focus on accounts payable. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and an eye for detail to develop their career within a friendly and supportive finance environment.Purpose:To support the Head of Finance and Management Accountant in the day-to-day operation of the finance function. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers, supporting payroll processes, and contributing to financial control, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities: Process supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and investigating and resolving discrepancies Take ownership of the purchase ledger, including preparation and initiation of weekly payment runs in line with company procedures Reconcile supplier statements and work proactively to resolve queries Maintain the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts Support credit control activities, monitoring customer accounts and assisting with the management of outstanding balances Set up and maintain new stock items within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and integrity of master data Support the company buyer with contract administration, reporting, and data analysis Work closely with the ..... full job details .....