Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is partnering with a growing business in Brighton to recruit an Accounts Assistant. You will join the finance team, focusing on purchase ledger activities, supplier reconciliations and month-end support across multiple entities.

The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 at home) with study support and excellent benefits. You should have strong Excel skills, experience with accounts systems, and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or related roles with strong purchase ledger.
• Strong supplier reconciliations and credit control experience.
• Excellent Excel and finance system skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices using the Accounts Payable system.
• Maintain Purchase Ledger across multiple companies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries.
• Manage payment provider reconciliations and settlements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support month-end activities.
• Assist with rollout of Purchase Order system and supplier onboarding.
• Support the wider finance team across brands.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Supplier reconciliation

Credit control

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Finance systems

Tools

Accounts Payable system

Job description

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 is 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

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