Account Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our growing team in Attleborough, Norfolk, to undertake a variety of day-to-day financial & administrative tasks to support our portfolio of divisions, including demolition, scaffolding, transport, and waste management services.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, and joining a wider finance team, you will be an integral part of ensuring that financial operations run smoothly for the Group. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and enjoyment of a diverse set of responsibilities and interactions. You’ll love working closely with the wider management team on a range of tasks, managing competing priorities, multitasking to tight deadlines, and tackling anything that comes your way. The role is fundamental to Anglian’s success, and the right candidate will be responsible for demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders, customers, and clients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reporting to the Financial Controller

Purchase Ledger

• Reconcile Supplier Statements
• Resolving Queries
• Managing the payments ledger on Xero
• Weekly payment runs
• Raise invoices to Dext and get department approvals

Sales Ledger

• Credit control , weekly emails , and phone calls
• Complete new customer credit checks
• Manage debtors process and contact
• Attend finance meetings weekly
• Process daily invoices
• Monitor all accounts’ inboxes and process ledger transactions

Daily bank reconciliations

• Overview of purchase orders and mark as billed against purchase orders

Accounting Support

• Supporting the Financial Controller and other Accounts Assistants as required, helping to ensure internal managers and external clients receive excellent service by building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact.

What We’re Looking For:

Have previous experience in a similar role or within an accounting/ finance remit.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly, professional approach and strong communication skills to build rapport with both clients and colleagues.
• Be confident using MS Office packages.
• Confident working with Xero, Excel, and CIS
• Be competent in using various financial reporting systems
• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified (desirable)
• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role

The core hours for this role are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch.

Competitive salary (dependent on experience) discussed at interview.

Company Benefits Include:

• 31 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)
• Life insurance cover
• BHSF EAP Health and Wellbeing program
• Company uniform and PPE requirements.
• Onsite parking
• Company events
• Company pension
• Training support and progression
• Office-based role that allows for real interaction, learning, and support.

To apply for this position or for more information, please get in touch with our friendly HR team on 01953 608050 or apply below.