Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Waverley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus scheme

Flexible start times

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team in Cranleigh and provide support across the finance function. The role includes processing purchase invoices, reconciliations, VAT returns, and producing monthly management accounts.

A driving licence and own car are required. Working hours are Monday to Friday with flexible start times (e.g., 9am–4pm, 9:30am–4:30pm or 10am–5pm).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance administration, accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Practical experience using Sage 50 is essential.
• Good understanding & use of MS Packages.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match to delivery notes.
• Investigate supplier discrepancies and arrange refunds/credit notes.
• Manage credit control including statements and chasing payments.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts, company cards and expenses.
• Prepare and manage regular payment runs.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and postponed VAT accounting.

Skills

Driving licence

Sage 50

MS Office

Tools

Sage 50

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Cranleigh & provide support across their finance functions.

Please note - Driving license & own car is required

The role:

• Processing purchase invoices & matching them against delivery notes from the production team
• Investigating discrepancies with suppliers & arranging refunds, exchanges or credit notes where required
• Managing credit control, including issuing statements, chasing outstanding payments & maintaining accurate account records
• Reconciling supplier & customer accounts, company credit cards & expenses
• Preparing & managing regular payment runs
• Completing quarterly VAT returns, including postponed VAT accounting where applicable
• Preparing monthly management accounts & financial reports for directors & shareholders
• Providing general support, handling enquiries & ordering of smaller-scale consumables

The Person:

• Previous experience in a finance administration, accounts or bookkeeping role
• Practical experience using Sage 50 is essential
• Good understanding & use of MS Packages

The Package:

• Monday to Friday, flexible start times (such as 9am-4pm, 9,30am-4.30pm or 10am-5pm)
• Starting salary of 30,000pa+ DOE
• 21 days holiday + BH
• Profit-share bonus scheme
• The opportunity to join a growing business in a varied role where you can take ownership of your own role