Accounts Assistant

Harvey John Recruitment; Brighton, Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, with full study support for AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications. The company has seen impressive revenue growth and prides itself on a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. If you're an active studier or looking to start your accounting journey, this position is perfect for you. Join a sociable team and contribute to a highly successful business with a bright future ahead.

Benefits

Study Support

Friendly Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounts administration.
• Willingness to study for AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage aged debtors and credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with month-end tasks.
• Conduct general accounts administration and data auditing.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Credit Control

Bank Reconciliations

Data Entry

General Accounts Admin

Education

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Salary £28,000-32,000 + annual bonus + study support (if desired)

A privately owned and highly successful business based in Shoreham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team. This organisation has experienced 70% revenue growth in the past 12 months and has a very bright future on the horizon. A highly profitable SME that prides itself on offering staff a friendly, collaborative and highly supportive work environment where people feel valued and forge successful long term careers.

This new role reports directly to a qualified Finance Manager as part of a 3 person team. It’s a broad, varied role covering all aspects of bookkeeping and accounts admin. My client is happy to train more junior professionals if they can show drive, determination, and good common sense. This role is planned to be the succession for the Finance Manager role longer term and offers full study support (AAT, ACCA, CIMA etc).

The role would suit an active studier, or someone looking to start studying, who has a level of existing accounts experience such as an existing Accounts Assistant, Credit Controller, or Purchase Ledger / Sales Ledger Clerk. They’re looking for a driven self-starter who will slot into their sociable, friendly team with ease and stay long term. The position itself includes duties that range in complexity so this needs to be someone who is happy with some more administrative / data entry tasks.

Overview of duties:

• Aged debtors
• Credit control
• Bank reconciliations
• Expenses
• Assistance with month and year end tasks
• General accounts admin and auditing of data

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD