Accounts Assistant

Benchmark Capital Limited; Kingsfold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Benchmark Capital Limited is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team on a temporary basis at our Horsham head office. The role supports day-to-day finance operations and month-end processes, with opportunities to develop accounting knowledge in a collaborative environment.

You will handle supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, payroll-related tasks and ad hoc reporting, while maintaining accurate records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping environment.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working towards or interested in studying an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT).
• Experience using accounting or finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process, record and file supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Import and reconcile bank statements.
• Support credit control activities and sales ledger queries.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers and bank account verifications.
• Monitor debtor and creditor balances.
• Support payment runs and BACS processing.
• Reconcile expenses and credit card transactions to the ledger.
• Assist with supplier novations and acquisitions-related finance tasks.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and journals.
• Produce ad hoc reports and reconciliations for the Finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist audits and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform batch reconciliations between finance and CRM systems.
• Provide general administrative support to Finance.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliation

Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

AAT or studying an accounting qualification

Experience in finance/bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Horsham

Description

This is a temporary position for an initial period of 3 to 6 months.

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a temporary basis at our Head Office in Horsham, West Sussex.

This role will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while contributing to wider accounting and reporting activities. It offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting knowledge within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What you'll do

• Process, record and file supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Import and reconcile bank statements.
• Support credit control activities, including managing sales ledger queries.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers, including conducting bank account verification checks.
• Monitor debtor and creditor balances.
• Support the preparation and processing of payment runs and BACS payments.
• Reconcile employee expenses and company credit card transactions and post entries to the ledger.
• Assist with supplier novations and finance activities relating to acquisitions.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Produce ad hoc reports and reconciliations to support the wider Finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support internal and external audits and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Perform batch reconciliations between finance and CRM systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping environment.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Working towards or interested in studying an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT).
• Experience within the financial services sector.
• Experience using accounting or finance systems.

What you will be like

• A proactive and reliable team player.
• Highly organised and methodical in your approach.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work with a strong attention to detail.
• Positive, collaborative and willing to support colleagues across the business.
• Passionate about providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• An advocate for Treating Customers Fairly and maintaining a strong client-focused mindset.