Accounts Assistant

Job in Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17, England, UK

Listing for: Schlich Ltd

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24000 - 34000 GBP Yearly GBP 24000.00 34000.00 YEAR

Salary: £24,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualificationsLocation: Littlehampton, West SussexWorking pattern: Full-time or part-time, Monday to FridayAbout the RoleSchlich Ltd, a specialist boutique practice of European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys based in Littlehampton, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career within a professional services environment.What

You'll Be DoingWorking alongside the Accounts Manager, you will:

Record incoming and outgoing payments and invoices in Xero
Prepare invoices, including monthly billing, and update the case management system to reflect client billing
Check petty cash and credit card receipts
Prepare statements for clients with overdue payments
Assist with VAT return preparation
Support year-end accounting activities
Carry out other ad hoc accounting duties as required

What You'll BringEssential:

Experience working within an accounts department
GCSE passes in Mathematics and English
Proficient in MS Word and Excel
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable:

Knowledge of accounting softwar...

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