Accounts Assistant

Harvey John; Polegate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey John is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in Polegate, East Sussex for a permanent role with a salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum. Immediate start is preferred. The role involves processing supplier invoices and related documents, supporting the finance team with reporting and payments, and maintaining accurate records.

Training is provided; attitude and willingness to learn are valued. Candidates with junior accounts experience or graduates studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA are welcome; strong

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts admin position or being a graduate with accounting modules.
• Immediate availability or notice period of one week or less preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing the ticketing system
• Processing proforma payments
• Creating and amending supplier accounts
• Requesting invoices
• Handle invoice or supplier payment queries

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Graduate or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Polegate, East Sussex | Permanent | £26000.00 - £28000.00 per annum | Immediate start - candidates on notice of 1 week or less preferred

Are you looking to start or grow your career in finance? Our client, an industry-leading company that's growing rapidly through acquisitions, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an immediate basis.

This role would suit someone already working in a junior accounts role but it's equally well suited to a keen graduate, or someone studying towards their AAT, ACCA or CIMA, who's looking for their break into a finance career. If coming from a graduate background, it's necessary you studied accountancy related modules as part of your degree. Full training and support will be given, so what matters most is your attitude, accuracy and willingness to learn.

Please note: this role needs to be filled urgently, so candidates who are immediately available or able to start within one week's notice will be prioritised. Own transport is also required due to office location.

The role

You'll help process supplier invoices, credit notes and related documents accurately and on time, supporting the wider finance team with reporting, payments and query resolution. Day to day, you'll:

• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing the ticketing system
• Processing proforma payments
• Creating and amending supplier accounts
• Requesting invoices
• Handle invoice or supplier payment queries

What we're looking for

• Experience in an accounts admin position, or a graduate/AAT/ACCA/CIMA studier keen to build a career in finance
• Available immediately or on a maximum of one week's notice
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial dataComfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel; happy to pick up new accounting software
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Clear, professional communication skills, written and verbal
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
• Reliable, with a strong work ethic and a team-player mindset

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The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only.