Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable
Location: Brighton, East Sussex (Ideally a driver)
Contract Type: Temporary - permanent
Duration: On going
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Salary: Up to 33k (temp equivalent)
Job Description:
We are delighted to be partnering with Real Estate company with the hire of a Temporary Accounts Assistant. For the right candidate there is a good chance of going permanent. This role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable and general accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, a proactive approach, and experience working in a similar role and be able to start at short notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
- Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process payments, including BACS, cheques, and online transfers.
- Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all transactions.
- Support other accounting and finance-related tasks as required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, XERO).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Desirable:
- AAT qualification or working towards it.
- Experience in a similar industry.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website