Accounts Assistant
Permanent
Based in Horsham (hybrid)
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Ref: TA1938
Tony Alan Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a leading business in its field, based in the Horsham area.
In this role, you will take ownership of the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and prompt collection from customers. You will also assist with month-end activities while developing your skills and progressing within the position.
Your duties will include:
*Assist the full end-to-end accounts payable process
*Ensure an up-to-date supplier database
*Resolving queries relating to AP
*Matching, batching and coding invoices, including to their relevant purchase orders, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
*Preparing and assisting with payment runs
*Reconcile supplier statements
*Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
*Ensure credit card and personal expenses are properly managed and processed
*Assist the full end-to-end accounts receivable process
*Prepare and raise invoices for work done in collaboration with the business
*Maintain accurate accounts receivable records, allocating cash, reconciling the accounts and handling queries as necessary
*Carry out credit control duties, allocating cash, chasing payments and building relationships
*Prepare and complete the bank reconciliations
*Produce and maintain an accurate aged debtor/ creditor/ DSO reporting with analysis and commentary for review.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective, consistent, and compliant service delivery
Key requirements:
*Experience of working in a similar role
*Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment would be an advantage
*Comfortable using both ERP systems and excel
*Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
Benefits:
*37.5 hour working week
*Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
*Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
*28 days annual leave
*Christmas closure
*Holiday purchasing scheme
*Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
*Income protection scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
*Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
*Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
*Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
*Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
*Regular sports and social activities
*Gym membership discounts
*Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
*Recruitment referral bonus scheme
*Excellent learning & development opportunities
*Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all locations
If you feel that you would be suitable for this position then please apply with your CV.
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