Finance Assistant

Alexander Lloyd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a well established and growing business in Horsham to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant who will be a valued member of the finance team.

You will process supplier invoices, manage payments and reconciliations, assist with month‑end journals and reporting, and support process improvements while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This varied remit offers opportunities to develop across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable roles.
• Strong reconciliation and problem solving skills.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines.
• A positive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Enjoy improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage supplier payments and prepare payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations.
• Produce reports and assist with financial analysis.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and process improvements.
• Assist with cash allocation, credit control and other finance duties when required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Reconciliation

Month-end

Financial reporting

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Are you looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you'll be a valued member of the finance team rather than just another number?

We're partnering with a well established and growing business seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day to day running of the finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved across multiple areas of finance, building relationships across the business and taking pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Managing supplier payments and preparing payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Supporting month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations
• Producing reports and assisting with financial analysis
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and process improvements
• Assisting with cash allocation, credit control and other finance duties when required

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong reconciliation and problem solving skills
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
• A positive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive business that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.