Financial Account Assistant

Location: Head Office, East Ipswich, IP3
Status: Fixed Term Contract – 9 Months

Role Overview:

Our client is looking for a committed Financial Accounts Assistant to join our team and support the Financial Accounting Team in fulfilling the SAP Project requirements for both the UK and Group within the specified timelines. This role includes assisting with cash forecasting, managing purchase ledger tasks, and participating in various ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of team processes to provide coverage and enhance understanding for the SAP project.
• Support various ad hoc projects as required.
• Perform tasks to ensure the SAP Project requirements are met for the Group and UK Business within the designated timelines.
• Actively identify opportunities for improvements within the team due to the SAP Project implementation.
• Recognise and address issues that may affect the success of the SAP Project.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude within the credit control and Financial Accounting teams.

Leadership Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Assist the team in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining brand value.
• Quality Orientation: Ensure the production of accurate, high-quality work to meet regulatory and reporting deadlines.
• Team Contribution: Collaborate with the team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Reliability: Foster strong, effective working relationships within the finance team and with stakeholders.
• Self-Development: Commit to personal growth and support process enhancements.
• Adaptability to Change: Exhibit a positive attitude towards changes in the workplace and assist in implementing new regulatory and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Skilled in using SAP.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and communicate potential issues to the SAP Project Manager.
• Knowledgeable in cash forecasting, treasury, and purchase ledger functions.
• Proactive and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with the flexibility to adapt to workload demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, written, and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in project work.
• Part qualified or pursuing an AAT qualification.

If you are a proactive individual with a strong team spirit and the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

PLEASE NOTE: As this role is offered on a FTC basis: You must be available to start within 1 weeks' notice.