Accounts Assistant

Reports to: Billing & Receivables Manager Location: Horsham Summary of Position The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations of the business, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cashiering. This is a varied role that spans multiple business units and requires strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to manage high transaction volumes. Duties and Responsibilities Accounts Payable - Set up and maintain vendor accounts - Process vendor invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly - Handle vendor queries in a timely manner - Prepare and process vendor payment runs (weekly, month end and ad hoc) - Producing vendor remittance advice - Perform regular AP reconciliations - Investigate and resolve discrepancies, queries and unallocated items Accounts Receivable and Credit Control - Processing Direct Debit collections and rejections - Allocate customer receipts (e.g. BACS payments) - Producing customer statements and perform AR reconciliations - Perform Credit Control activities, including proactive telephone conversations - Monitor aged debt reports and utilise credit reporting tools (e.g. Experian) - Investigate and resolve customer queries and disputed items Cashiering - Post daily transactions for all cash books - Maintaining and reconciling cash books on a regular basis - Process and post refunds to AR and AP accounts - Review and process weekly expenses General - Support the wider Admin department with ad hoc duties as required Additional Skills and Knowledge - Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role - Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Cashiering processes is essential - Experience using accounting/ERP systems - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - Desirable to have a solid understanding of ledger reconciliations, cashbooks and general bookkeeping skills Person Specification - Numerate with an excellent attention to detail - Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills - Ability to establish and maintain good stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally at all levels - Ability to demonstrate a methodical, organised, and flexible approach to work - A calm, confident manner and resilient under pressure - Proactive approach and able to take ownership of tasks - Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team - Commercial awareness with an interest in understanding the wider business