Senior Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time/Perm 
• Location: Ipswich 
• Salary: £27,000-£35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team. This role involves managing weekly payroll, handling supplier and customer accounts, and assisting with various accounting tasks to support our finance operations.

• Weekly Payroll Tasks:
  • Process payroll from weekly timesheets, calculate and enter into Sage 50 Payroll.
  • Handle BACS payments, record holidays, absences, and deductions such as Child Maintenance.
  • Manage pension payments, update employee records, and perform wage analysis to allocate costs to jobs.
• Supplier and Customer Management:
  • Set up new suppliers and customers in Sage 200, Construct, and Barclays Bank portal.
  • Amend supplier bank details as necessary and check off monthly supplier invoices.
• Subcontractor Management:
  • Process invoices and payment certificates, apply Reverse Charge VAT and CIS deductions.
  • Collate weekly payment runs for director approval and process BACS batch payments.
• Monthly Supplier Runs:
  • Run reports to check all invoices received and logged, produce lists of potential suppliers to pay.
  • Allocate invoices in Sage 200 and handle BACS payments to suppliers.
• Amazon Invoices Management:
  • Download, print, and process Amazon invoices by obtaining job numbers and approvals.
• General Accounting Support:
  • Assist with ad hoc banking payments, petty cash reconciliation, and support the Finance Manager with various accounting tasks including credit control and account reconciliations.

• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200.
• Experience with Construct and Barclays Bank portal is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, VAT, and CIS deductions.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Generous holiday, Free Parking, brand new modern offices. Offices close to bus routes, train station and town 

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.