Accounts Assistant

NC Associates Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday package

Training & development

Amazing benefits

Study support

Great location

Job summary

NC Associates Ltd in Crawley is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, credit control, and month-end support, reporting to the Finance Manager.

You will work closely with the finance team, process invoices, manage payments, and assist with VAT returns. Strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude are essential, with study support available for AAT.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers
• Experience with bank reconciliations
• Experience with supplier statement reconciliations
• Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and positive approach with problem-solving abilities
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT is desirable

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices, matching, coding and posting accurately.
• Raise and process sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with credit control, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining aged debt.
• Process payment runs via BACS and online banking.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and post cash transactions.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including journal postings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile accruals and prepayments where required.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns.
• Produce ad hoc reports using Excel and accounting software.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Credit control

Month-end

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Crawley / Salary £30,000 - £34,000 / Study Support / Excellent Benefits / Permanent Role

Accounts Assistant Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Room for training and development
• Amazing benefits
• Study support
• Great location

Accounts Assistant Role Overview

A great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team based in Crawley. This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of transactional finance, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, credit control and month-end support. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Process purchase ledger invoices, matching, coding and posting accurately.
• Raise and process sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with credit control, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining aged debt.
• Process payment runs via BACS and online banking.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and post cash transactions.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including journal postings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile accruals and prepayments where required.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns.
• Produce ad hoc reports using Excel and accounting software.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team.

Accounts Assistant Experience Required

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables (desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and positive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT (desirable but not essential).

Why Should you Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing business where you'll play a key role within the finance team. Offering genuine career development and exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience and take the next step in their finance career.

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