Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Cranleigh & provide support across their finance functions.

*Please note - Driving license & own car is required*

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a range of financial processes, from purchase ledger & credit control through to VAT returns & monthly management accounts.



The role:

• Processing purchase invoices & matching them against delivery notes from the production team
• Investigating discrepancies with suppliers & arranging refunds, exchanges or credit notes where required
• Managing credit control, including issuing statements, chasing outstanding payments & maintaining accurate account records
• Reconciling supplier & customer accounts, company credit cards & expenses
• Preparing & managing regular payment runs
• Completing quarterly VAT returns, including postponed VAT accounting where applicable
• Preparing monthly management accounts & financial reports for directors & shareholders
• Providing general support, handling enquiries & ordering of smaller-scale consumables

• Previous experience in a finance administration, accounts or bookkeeping role
• Practical experience using Sage 50 is essential
• Good understanding & use of MS Packages

• Monday to Friday, flexible start times (such as 9am-4pm, 9,30am-4.30pm or 10am-5pm)
• Starting salary of £30,000pa+ DOE
• 21 days holiday + BH
• Profit-share bonus scheme
• The opportunity to join a growing business in a varied role where you can take ownership of your own role