Office & Accounts Assistant

Accounts Office Assistant

Location:

Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £26,000 + excellent benefits

Hours:

Full-time (37.5 hours) - Slightly reduced hours may be considered

polkadotfrog are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts & Office Assistant to join a friendly and well established organisation in Bury St Edmunds. If you're someone with great numeracy skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach, this could be the perfect next step for you.

This is a varied role where no two days look the same, youll be supporting both the accounts function and wider office operations, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of finance tasks and general admin.

You’ll play a key part in keeping the finance and office functions running smoothly.

• Entering and validating financial transactions using accounting and banking software
• Processing and monitoring incoming payments
• Preparing property completion payments for authorisation
• Handling cheques, card payments, and general banking tasks
• Managing invoice administration and supporting with credit control
• Producing routine reports from the accounting system
• Assisting with finance queries

• Managing filing, records, and archiving
• Offering reception cover as needed
• Supporting the strongroom during absence/holiday periods
• Handling internal post, external mail runs, and occasional local hand deliveries
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks

This role offers real variety, perfect for someone who enjoys switching between tasks and contributing across different areas of the business.

• Good numeracy, accuracy, and confidence using IT systems
• Experience with in finance and/or office administration
• A willingness to learn sector specific financial processes (legal finance experience is a bonus but not essential)
• A helpful, "can do" attitude and the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Whether you're already in an accounts/admin role or looking to step into a more varied support position, we'd love to hear from you.

• A friendly, collaborative team
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A comprehensive onboarding process
• Access to the latest software to support your work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support, counselling, health assessments, wellbeing program)
• Compassionate leave
• Discounted legal services
• Regular social events
• Employer funded training and development, including access to extensive online learning

At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.

Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised and quality service. Our mission is simple, to create positive relationships with all our clients and job seekers. To be known for honesty, being upfront and thoughtful to those hiring and those looking for a new job