Position: Accounts Assistant

Contract: Temporary

Office Hours: 09:00-17:00 (22.5 hours per week/ 3 days in office)

Location: Horsham

Hourly Rate: £14.00 – £15.00 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing:

We are currently looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and fast-paced Accounts Department. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Your day-to-day tasks will include handling invoices, preparing remittances, and assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting.

Day-To-Day:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Post supplier invoices in GBP and foreign currencies to Sage
• Post customer invoices to Sage
• Generate and send supplier invoice remittances for end-of-month and ad-hoc payments
• Process credit card payments and reconcile credit card statements
• Verify new supplier bank details

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile bank statements (weekly)
• Reconcile fuel card statements
• Assist with VAT return preparation (quarterly)
• Support in preparing data for Year-End accounts

Process Improvement

• Maintain and update written work instructions for key tasks
• Contribute to streamlining and documenting finance processes

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to ensure timely resolution of invoice and payment issues
• Escalate overdue payment matters promptly to appropriate staff

Qualifications, Behaviours & Experience:

• Previous experience in accounting and/or credit control
• Proficient in SAGE 50 or similar accounting software
• Solid Excel and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Comfortable dealing with customers and cross-functional teams

What We Offer:

• Free staff car parking
• Regular team-building and social events
• Access to on-site gym, showers and breakout room
• Full training provided