Accounts Assistant
Permanent
Based just outside Steyning (hybrid - 3 days in the office)
£23,000 - £26,250 per annum plus further benefits and study support if needed

Tony Alan Recruitment currently has an exciting job opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a well known business just outside the Steyning area on a permanent basis. You’ll be part of a large finance team, working alongside exceptional individuals and supporting transactional work within the accounts department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing purchase ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier payments
• Posting bank statements and reconciling the cash book
• Supporting the operational team to ensure accurate dealership banking postings
• Maintaining control systems while monitoring sales ledger accounts, ensuring sums owed are paid within agreed terms.

This role would suit a college or university leaver or an active studier (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) looking to take their next step in an accountancy and finance career. Please see further details:

Your duties will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Managing aged credit reports and reconciling balances
• Preparing supplier payment runs and BACS submissions
• Processing new supplier requests and setting up accounts
• Daily reconciliation of bank postings and uploading BACS payments
• Managing sales ledger duties including credit applications and chasing outstanding balances
• Posting intercompany journals to clear debtor and creditor accounts
• Assisting with month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing the accounts payable email inbox.

Key requirements:

• A desire to pursue a career in accountancy and finance
• Ideally studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, AAT)
• Good level of education (A-Levels/Degree)
• Good understanding of Excel

If you feel that you would be suitable for this position, then please apply with your CV.

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Due to the high number of CV’s we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.