Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Hailsham seeks an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial functions. This role offers a chance to be part of a friendly team, managing various administrative tasks and ensuring smooth operations within the accounts department.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

GBP500 referral scheme

Birthday voucher

Career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or accounts role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounts inbox and categorising incoming emails.
• Assisting with the fortnightly payment run.
• Processing supplier invoices and staff expenses.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Location: Hailsham

Salary: GBP26,000 – GBP27,000 DOE

Lloyd Recruitment Services is pleased to be working with a well–established and growing company based in Hailsham. Our client is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their supportive and friendly head office team.

The Role:

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong administrative or finance background to become an integral part of the accounts team. You will provide essential support across a variety of day–to–day financial and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the accounts inbox and categorising incoming emails
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Coordinating the administration of company equipment and vehicles
• Assisting with the fortnightly payment run
• Processing staff expenses accurately and on time
• Processing supplier invoices
• Following up on invoice approvals and maintaining accurate records
• Generating debtor reports and chasing overdue invoices
• Sending monthly customer statements
• Preparing invoicing reports for internal use
• Raising and submitting sales invoices

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or accounts role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and use initiative effectively
• Industry experience is beneficial but not essential

Benefits:

• Salary GBP26,000 – GBP27,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• GBP500 referral scheme
• Birthday voucher
• Career development and progression opportunities

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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