Full job descriptionReceptionist/Accounts Assistant
Near Bury St Edmunds
Permanent
Full time (Monday to Friday)
£14.00 per hour

We are recruiting an Accounts/Office Assistant to join our client based near Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will ideally have strong communication skills, previous experience working in a Bookkeeping position, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
*Processing payments and preparing job documentation, including invoices
*Recording daily financial transactions, including sales, repairs, parts, and customer payments
*Logging customer jobs, repair orders
*Organising receipts, job sheets, purchase records, MOT paperwork, and warranty documents
*Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities
*Managing accounts payable, including supplier invoices for parts and materials
*Managing accounts receivable, including unpaid customer invoices and payment reminders
*Welcoming customers and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
*Handling incoming calls, directing enquiries appropriately, and providing assistance where required
*Scheduling vehicle bookings and maintaining accurate records
*Ordering parts as requested by technical staff
*Completing data entry tasks accurately using spreadsheet and office software
*Supporting general administrative functions such as filing, photocopying, and document organisation
*Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-organised reception area
*Assisting colleagues with clerical duties as needed
*Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Skills & Experience
*Previous experience in a Bookkeeping position
*Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar)
*Experience with data entry and general administrative tasks is advantageous
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
*Professional and confident manner when dealing with phone calls and visitors

If you are interested in this position, please contact Scarlett or Janine on or apply with a current CV to