Senior Accounts Assistant (Part-Time- Permanent)

Senior Accounts Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Hours: 25-30 hours per week (flexible start and finish times)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata depending on working hours)
Employment Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Flexible home working options available

About the Company

A fast-growing, family-run SME specialising in high-quality laminates, films, and laminating equipment. While operating as a small, close-knit team in Newmarket, the business is part of a much larger global organisation, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities. The company thrives on innovation, quality, and a commitment to sustainability.

The business fosters a friendly, fun, and supportive work environment, where teamwork and collaboration are key to success.

The Role

A hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Assistant is required to join the team. This role will be responsible for both accounts payable and receivable, as well as supporting key financial functions including:

  • Setting up new accounts, assessing creditworthiness, and managing credit control.
  • Handling supplier payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  • Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Generating customer invoices and following up on overdue accounts to support cash flow.
  • Assisting with monthly financial reporting and general accounting administration.
  • Supporting audits and improving financial processes as the business grows.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, growing environment and wants to take ownership of their role while being part of a supportive team.

Requirements

What’s Required

  • Experience in a similar accounts role, preferably in an SME.
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with the wider team.
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and financial management.

Benefits

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata).
  • Flexible hybrid working options for candidates needing home working flexibility.
  • 23 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
  • A friendly, fun, and supportive team environment where collaboration is encouraged.
  • Free lunch on Fridays as a thank you for your hard work.
  • Regular team celebrations, including monthly meals and barbecues to recognise achievements.
  • A growing business with the backing of a larger global organisation, providing stability and career development opportunities.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

IND25

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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