ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTBRIGHTON (HYBRID - 3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS HOME)£29,000 to £34,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY:We're partnering with a successful and growing business that's looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team.Working closely with the Financial Controller and Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Lead, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Finance Assistant who enjoys a fast-paced finance environment.
The successful Accounts Assistant will take ownership of key Purchase Ledger and reconciliation activities, whilst supporting Credit Control, payment processing, and Month-End duties across multiple business entities.This is an exciting role where you'll also be involved in system and process improvement too, and you'll play an active role in the development of the department.THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for a varied finance role, including:
Processing supplier invoices accurately using the Accounts Payable system
Maintaining an accurate Purchase Ledger across multiple companies
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving supplier queries
Managing payment provider reconciliations across multiple entities, including settlements, fees, refunds, and chargebacks
Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Supporting weekly supplier payment runs and banking administration
Setting up new suppliers and maintaining supplier records
Managing Credit Control activities and customer account reconciliations
Supporting the rollout of the Purchase Order system, including supplier onboarding, PO matching, and resolving exceptions
Assisting with Month-End activities, including supplier accruals, aged creditor reviews, and ledger reconciliations
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes through automation and AI tools
Supporting the wider finance team across multiple brands and business entities
THE PERSON
Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
Strong Purchase Ledger and supplier reconciliation experience
Experience with Credit Control or customer account reconciliations
Any experience Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger would be an advantage
Confident completing bank reconciliations and payment reconciliations
Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
Comfortable working with multiple entities and managing competing priorities
A highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail
A proactive approach with an interest in improving finance processes and embracing automation
TO APPLY: If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Finance Assistant looking to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to a varied finance role, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Brighton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £29000.00 - £34000.00 per annum + +Study Support + Hybrid + Benefits
Posted: 2026-07-28 18:00:12
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established provider of business communication and security technology solutions.
As a Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant, you will take ownership of key finance processes, support month-end activities and provide guidance to junior members of the finance team.
This full-time role offers salary range of £32,000 - £38,000and benefits.
You will be responsible for
* Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.
* Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations.
* Reconciling intercompany balances and resolving any discrepancies.
* Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.
* Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
* Assisting with month-end close and the preparation of management accounts.
* Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices.
* Managing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
* Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
* Monitoring aged debtors and creditors, resolving outstanding balances.
* Clearing historic unreconciled items and processing authorised write-offs.
* Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and maintaining supporting schedules.
* Acting as a senior point of contact within the finance team, providing support and guidance to Finance Assistants.
What we are looking for
* Previous experience in a Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Finance Executive or in a similar role.
* Possess 5 years of experience within finance environment
* Must have experience working within multi-entity environment.
* Proven experience preparing VAT returns, intercompany accounting, including invoicing, reconciliations and transactions.
* Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end processes.
* AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.
* Confident carrying out bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Experience maintaining accurate financial ledgers and robust financial controls.
* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience using an ERP system is highly preferable.
If youre an experienced finance assistant looking for a varied role where you can make an immediate impact and support a busy finance team, this is an excellent opportunity.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chelmsford, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £38000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-07-09 18:37:48
