Job Description

Come and join our team!
We're looking for a Ledger Assistant to join our busy Finance team based at Wherstead Park, Ipswich on a fixed term basis for 9 months. If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives on accuracy, and wants to be part of a supportive, values-led organisation, this could be the perfect role for you.
Want to know more? Take a look at our job description at the bottom of this webpage.
Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.
What you'll be doing
As a Ledger Assistant, you'll play a key part in supporting the financial operations of our Society. You'll process invoices and credit notes across both our purchase and sales ledgers, support ledger reconciliations, and respond to queries from suppliers, customers, and colleagues. You'll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and ensuring financial processes run smoothly day to day.
Whilst this is a fixed term position, the role is full-time role, working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), based at our Central Office at Wherstead Park in Ipswich.
Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Matching payments and receipts against invoices
• Supporting financial reconciliations and compliance activities
• Maintaining supplier and customer accounts
• Handling internal and external financial queries in a timely, professional manner
• Helping to set up and maintain supplier accounts in our finance systems
• Working closely with the wider Finance team to identify improvements and support ledger processes

The person we are looking for
You'll have a good eye for detail, enjoy working with financial data, and bring a proactive approach to resolving queries. You'll be comfortable using Excel and financial systems and confident working as part of a collaborative finance team.
We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a sales or purchase ledger role (desirable but not essential)
• Understands the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in financial administration
• Has strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Can manage their time effectively and meet deadlines
• Is confident using Excel and ideally familiar with NetSuite and DIDOS (training provided)

If you're organised, adaptable, and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Perks of the job
At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Stream
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

Skills Required