Finance Assistant (maternity cover)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with emphasis on purchase ledger experience to join our friendly Head Office team in Hadleigh on a maternity cover basis. Key Details * Role Type: Temporary, Part-time (25-30 hours per week) * Working Days: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times * Location: Hadleigh, Essex Main Responsibilities Purchase Ledger: * Process and check invoices using our automated system. * Match invoices with purchase orders and seek necessary approvals. * Post employee expenses and reconcile supplier statements. * Handle supplier queries and assist in preparing weekly payment runs in GBP and foreign currency. Other Ad-hoc Duties: * Support the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with year-end audit preparations. * Additional tasks as required within the Accounts department. About You To succeed in this role, you will need: * Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar Accounts role. * Technical Skills: Familiarity with Accounts packages, strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. * Attention to Detail: Essential for accuracy in processing and reconciling data. * Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines. * Teamwork: A professional, confident personality with excellent communication skills. What We Offer * Competitive pay * Generous staff discount * Company pension * On-site parking