Temporary Accounts Assistant

Grafton Banks Finance are working with an SME services company with offices near Brighton, East Sussex to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full-time permanent basis (37.5 hours). Reporting into the Companies Finance Manager and Management Accountant you will be responsible for Assisting with a variety of accounts duties, supporting all Company business objectives and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Data entry of supplier invoices into Purchase ledger using Accounting Software.
• Ensure correct processes are followed regarding the purchase ordering systems.
• Liaise with wider business to resolve PO/invoice anomalies.
• Process credit card statements and receipts.
• Supplier payment runs.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Process employee expenses.
• Monitor the accounts email inbox.
• Deal with incoming queries by telephone.
• General customer credit control, raising of invoices and debtor chasing.
• Following current Company processes and processing improvements if required.
• Be responsible for contributing and achieving the business’ objectives.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
• Provide holiday cover for other team members as required.

The successful candidate will hold the following:

• Experience of working with Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly with regard to databases and Excel/Word
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent numerical skills
• Incredible attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hands-on, can-do approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time permanent job offering on the job training Candidates available within one months’ notice will take preference.