Italian Speaking Accounts Assistant Job at Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Full Time NEW

We are looking for a highly organised Italian Speaking Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing, reconciliations and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and prepare payment runs (including BACS, CHAPS, SEPA and international payments)
• Allocate customer receipts, issue Direct Debits and maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers
• Set up and maintain supplier and customer records within the ERP system, including verification of bank details and VAT registrations
• Perform bank reconciliations and statement reconciliations for suppliers and customers
• Monitor overdue balances, support credit control activities and resolve billing or payment queries
• Carry out credit checks for new customers and support EU cross-border trading requirements
• Support audits, ad hoc finance tasks and continuous improvement of AP and AR processes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and provide cross-team cover when required

Skills & Experience

• Fluent Italian (written and spoken)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping

If you are interested in this opportunity and feel your skills and experience align, please get in contact to discuss the role further.