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Accounts and Purchasing Assistant

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Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Long Stratton, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£29k - £31k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts and Purchasing Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Accounts and Purchasing Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly created role that offers variety, development, and the chance to become a key part of a close-knit and supportive team.

This position will suit someone who is organised, adaptable, and keen to develop their skills across both finance and purchasing functions within a dynamic working environment.

The Role

Working closely with the wider team, you will be responsible for a range of accounting and administrative duties, including:

Purchase and sales ledger processing
Invoice processing and reconciliation
Month-end procedures and supporting reporting activities
General finance and administrative support duties
Supporting purchasing and planning activities as the role develops (full training provided)
This is a varied position with the opportunity to grow and expand your responsibilities over time.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who is:

A strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Confident working independently when required
Willing to learn and develop new skills
Highly organised with good attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Desirable Experience:

Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
Experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1) or Sage
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Exposure to purchasing or administrative functions (beneficial but not essential)
The Details

Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Permanent position

Salary: circa £29,(Apply online only) – £31,(Apply online only)

Location: Long Stratton

As this is a newly created role within the organisation, it is important that the successful candidate is a strong cultural fit and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a real impact and grow with the role.

About Contract Personnel:

Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest-standing, leading independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, we keep you updated with the latest opportunities and support you throughout your job search.

Contact Rosie or Hannah at Contract Personnel for more details today

Reference: 225251157

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Accounts and Purchasing Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Long Stratton, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£29k - £31k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts and Purchasing Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Accounts and Purchasing Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly created role that offers variety, development, and the chance to become a key part of a close-knit and supportive team.

This position will suit someone who is organised, adaptable, and keen to develop their skills across both finance and purchasing functions within a dynamic working environment.

The Role

Working closely with the wider team, you will be responsible for a range of accounting and administrative duties, including:

Purchase and sales ledger processing
Invoice processing and reconciliation
Month-end procedures and supporting reporting activities
General finance and administrative support duties
Supporting purchasing and planning activities as the role develops (full training provided)
This is a varied position with the opportunity to grow and expand your responsibilities over time.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who is:

A strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Confident working independently when required
Willing to learn and develop new skills
Highly organised with good attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Desirable Experience:

Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
Experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1) or Sage
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Exposure to purchasing or administrative functions (beneficial but not essential)
The Details

Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Permanent position

Salary: circa £29,(Apply online only) – £31,(Apply online only)

Location: Long Stratton

As this is a newly created role within the organisation, it is important that the successful candidate is a strong cultural fit and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a real impact and grow with the role.

About Contract Personnel:

Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest-standing, leading independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, we keep you updated with the latest opportunities and support you throughout your job search.

Contact Rosie or Hannah at Contract Personnel for more details today
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Reference: 225251157

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