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.