Accountant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,000 to £39,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4697423_1768220564 |
Summary
Your new company
We are delighted to be working exclusively with a forward-thinking organisation located near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. My client is seeking an Assistant Accountant or Accountant to join their accounting team and they are flexible whether this is someone looking for their next step on the career ladder or an experienced individual looking for a change.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance and working in a supportive accounts team, this is a varied role supporting with a range of tasks across the finance function. Key duties will include:
- Supporting with profit & loss review and analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasting
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
- Employee expenses
- Bookkeeping
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience of financial and management accounting, combined with strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Confident IT skills including Excel (pivot tables, lookups) will be essential, as will a proactive approach to process improvement. A strong team work ethic will be essential.
What you'll get in return
- Starting salary £34000 - £39000
- Hybrid working: Average of 3-4 days a week home working
- Flexible working to achieve good work-life balance
- Generous range of benefits including 6 weeks holiday
- Study support: Option of study support for ACCA/CIMA/AAT if you are currently or wishing to study for a professional qualification
- Suffolk location accessible via public transport and car
What you need to do now
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