Accounts Assistant
Location: Crawley
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours)
A growing and entrepreneurial business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their expanding finance team in Crawley.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance within a fast-paced, private equity-backed organisation experiencing strong growth.
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will support across Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and Accounts Payable, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
*Assisting with the distribution of sales invoices and customer statements
*Uploading invoices to customer portals and managing portal activity
*Supporting the resolution of invoice queries in collaboration with internal teams
*Monitoring customer accounts and supporting credit control activity
*Contacting customers regarding outstanding invoices via phone and email
*Maintaining accurate records of communications and payment arrangements
*Assisting with aged debt reporting and debtor status updates
*Supporting refunds, credit notes and customer credit applications
Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing
*Managing the finance inbox and responding to supplier/internal queries
*Processing supplier invoices, staff expenses and payment requests
*Supporting supplier statement reconciliations
*Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with bank reconciliations
Reporting & Reconciliations
*Assisting with monthly reconciliations across AR, AP and general ledger accounts
*Supporting the annual audit process with documentation and queries
*Maintaining organised financial filing systems
About You*AAT Level 2 (minimum) or currently studying towards an accounting qualification
*Previous experience in an accounts or finance role desirable
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
*Good communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and customers
*Comfortable using Excel and finance/ERP systems
*Able to work in a fast-paced, growing business environment
The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a supportive finance team within a growing international business, where you will gain exposure across multiple areas of finance and develop your accounting career.