Accounts Assistant

Location: Brighton and Hove

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BRIGHTON (HYBRID - 3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS HOME)

£29,000 to £34,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a successful and growing business that's looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Lead, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Finance Assistant who enjoys a fast-paced finance environment. The successful Accounts Assistant will take ownership of key Purchase Ledger and reconciliation activities, whilst supporting Credit Control, payment processing, and Month-End duties across multiple business entities.

This is an exciting role where you'll also be involved in system and process improvement too, and you'll play an active role in the development of the department.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for a varied finance role, including:
Processing supplier invoices accurately using the Accounts Payable system
Maintaining an accurate Purchase Ledger across multiple companies
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving supplier queries
Managing payment provider reconciliations across multiple entities, including settlements, fees, refunds, and chargebacks
Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Supporting weekly supplier payment runs and banking administration
Setting up new suppliers and maintaining supplier records
Managing Credit Control activities and customer account reconciliations
Supporting the rollout of the Purchase Order system, including supplier onboarding, PO matching, and resolving exceptions
Assisting with Month-End activities, including supplier accruals, aged creditor reviews, and ledger reconciliations
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes through automation and AI tools
Supporting the wider finance team across multiple brands and business entities
THE PERSON

Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
Strong Purchase Ledger and supplier reconciliation experience

Experience with Credit Control or customer account reconciliations
Any experience Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger would be an advantage
Confident completing bank reconciliations and payment reconciliations
Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
Comfortable working with multiple entities and managing competing priorities
A highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail
A proactive approach with an interest in improving finance processes and embracing automation

TO APPLY:

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Finance Assistant looking to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to a varied finance role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration.

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