Bacton Logistics is an 'Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. We are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers, established in 1932, the company has been in continuous family ownership for 90 years and is widely recognised across the industry as a byword for quality, professionalism and people-first approach. Our services and operations cover pallet network in East Anglia and full-load distribution across the UK.
We are are currently recruiting a Part-time Accounts Assistant working 3 days a week who will be working out of our site at Port One, Great Blakenham, Ipswich.
The Duties and Tasks
This role will cover a variety of Financial Functions for Port One, such as raising payments, processing purchase invoices, raising Sales invoices and raising journals on Sage.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintaining the Port One side of Purchase Ledger with accurate records
- Efficiently and accurately raising faster payments
- Raising sales invoices in a timely manner
- Resolving sales and purchase ledger queries
- Any task reasonably requested by the manager and directors of the business
The benefit for working for Bacton Transport:
- Life Insurance x 3 of basic salary
- GEM Award (Excellence in performance award)
- Driver Performance Bonus
- 31 days annual leave - Pro rata for part time
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- New site with excellent facilities (due to open in September 2026)
The applicant must:
- Previous Accounts Experience of at least 12 months
- AAT Level 3 qualification
- Attention to detail
- Be a team player, ready to work in a fast-paced environment
Advantageous Skills:
AAT Level 4 good to have but not essential
Working hours:
Total of 22.50 hours per week - flexible on the days worked
Salary:
Pro-rata salary £18,000.00
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Accounts: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
