Accounts Assistant Credit Control Bury St Edmunds

Were seeking an Accounts Assistant to focus on Credit Control within our clients growing commercial business. It is a busy fast-paced environment working within a lovely small team.

This is a permanent employed position working 40 hours per week from the office in Woolpit between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.

Based just outside of Bury St Edmunds the office is just off the A14 so nice and easy to get to by car but unfortunately inaccessible via public transport. Please bear this in mind when applying.

The Company

Our client is a privately-owned well-established commercial business operating in the fast-paced construction industry. They have a workforce of around 150 employees spread across a handful of sites in the UK and are continuing to grow. They have a friendly professional culture and are a supportive employer who treats everyone equally.

The Job

If youre looking to polish your all-round accounts skills and build a long-lasting career with a growing company this might be the role youre seeking. Our client has a 12-person finance team and this new position has arisen due to ongoing growth and expansion.

The team send up to 1000 invoices weekly using their own bespoke system and is increasingly busy. Though its an extremely fast-paced working environment the team are super friendly professional and supportive and full training on the companys software will be given. Youll also receive robust on-the-job training from your mentor so you feel confident and capable within your role.

This is a varied position entailing a bit of purchase ledger sales ledger and general reconciliation of customer accounts but with a particular focus on Credit Control and chasing outstanding payments.

Requirements

Have previously worked in a finance/accounts role within a fast-paced high-volume environment

Ideally AAT qualified

Experience in Credit Control Sales and Purchase Ledger

An exceptional eye for detail

IT confidence for learning new systems

Ability to work independently but also enjoys being part of a larger collaborative team

Calm unflappable nature with the ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise

Due to the companys location and this being an office-based role candidates wishing to apply must have their own vehicle as their office is not accessible via public transport.

In Return

Our client is offering a competitive salary (details available on request) plus the chance for long-term professional development in a growing business. There is also a good benefits package available which includes private healthcare. The holiday allowance is a statutory entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays but increases with service up to an additional 5 days over 10 years.

How to Apply

Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV to

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However as we are a small two-person independent agency if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 15 years but have a combined 38(ish!) years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 27000 - 33000