Accounting Assistant

We’re Hiring! Finance Accounting Assistant – Leiston & Ipswich, Suffolk

Howarth Winterbrook Ltd | Full‑time | On‑site

We’re excited to be expanding our Finance team and are looking for a motivated Accounting Assistant to join us at Howarth Winterbrook, a long‑established, manufacturer supplying key ingredients to the Pet Food, Animal Feed and Food industries across the UK and EU.

If you’re looking to grow your finance career within a supportive team and a respected, innovative business, this could be the perfect next step.

The business operates trading companies with physical operations in the UK and Europe, and the holder of the role will play a pivotal role in supporting daily financial operations within the businesses, working closely with all members of the finance team and the trading, operations and logistics teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Assisting with credit control tasks, including payment chasing and account queries
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other regulatory filings
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Assisting with month end journal preparation and reporting
• Assisting in Inventory checks in the operations areas
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash planning
• Providing general support to handle finance related queries

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in an accounting or finance administrative role
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)
• AAT Level 2+ (actively studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification)
• Experience in manufacturing/stock accounting is desirable but not essential

Why join us?

• £24,000–£28,000 salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• AAT/CIMA/ACCA study support
• Career development across the Winterbrook Group
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive, collaborative working culture

How to apply:

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