Accounts Assistant
Crawley
Up to £30,000
Contract - Until Jan 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including sales and purchase ledgers.
- Process supplier invoices, match them to purchase orders, and prepare payment runs.
- Raise sales invoices and assist with credit control duties by chasing outstanding payments.
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Assist with VAT returns, accruals, and prepayments.
- Support the month-end closing process by preparing journals and reconciling accounts.
- Respond to finance-related queries from suppliers and customers.
- Assist the finance team with ad hoc administrative and financial tasks as required.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) and MS Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards (desirable but not essential).