Accounts Assistant

Pavilion Recruitment Solutions; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pavilion Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Brighton with a hybrid work setup (3 days in the office, 2 days at home). The role offers a salary between £27,000 and £32,000 DOE, plus study support and excellent benefits.

You will support day-to-day transactional finance, handle supplier invoices, reconciliations, and credit control, while contributing to process improvements in a growing, tech-enabled finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with supplier accounts and credit control.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive attitude with a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries.
• Managing payment provider reconciliations across multiple platforms.
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting weekly payment runs.
• Assisting with supplier onboarding and finance administration.
• Managing day-to-day credit control and customer account reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals and aged creditor reviews.
• Assisting with the rollout of improved purchase order processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate manual finance processes.

Skills

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Finance systems confidence

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central

Automated purchase ledger systems

Excel (as tool)

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Brighton (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)

£27,000 - £32,000 DOE + Study Support & Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to join a growing, modern business where your ideas are valued and technology is transforming the finance function?

Our client is a successful multi-brand consumer business with a strong e-commerce presence and an ambitious growth strategy. As they continue to invest in automation, digital finance and process improvements, they're looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to become a key member of their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative environment where you'll gain exposure to multiple business entities, develop your skills and play an active role in improving finance processes.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day transactional finance while supporting wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries
• Managing payment provider reconciliations across multiple platforms
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting weekly payment runs
• Assisting with supplier onboarding and finance administration
• Managing day-to-day credit control and customer account reconciliations
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals and aged creditor reviews
• Assisting with the rollout of improved purchase order processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate manual finance processes

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience with supplier accounts and credit control
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive attitude with a desire to improve processes

The following would be advantageous, but not essential:

• Experience within retail, e-commerce or a multi-entity business
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central experience
• Experience with automated purchase ledger systems
• AAT studies (or an interest in studying, with support available)
• An interest in automation, Power Query or AI tools

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Flexible working hours
• AAT study support available
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Staff discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative culture

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance team and wants to be part of a business that is embracing technology and investing in the future of finance.