Accounts Assistant - 12 month FTC

Huntress - Bracknell • Temporary • Horsham, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Accounts Assistant - 12 MONTH FTC

Our client is a leading logistics supplier delivering specialist services to clients across the UK and internationally. They're looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy and friendly finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounting experience who wants to grow their career within a dynamic, expanding organisation. You'll support a wide range of accounting functions while also assisting with credit control, helping to maintain strong financial processes and healthy cash flow.

Accounts & Financial Administration

Manage day-to-day accounting activities using Sage 50
Process purchase and sales invoices in both UK and overseas currencies
Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card statements
Administer supplier bank verification procedures, including verbal and written confirmations
Process employee expense claims
Create remittances and liaise with suppliers regarding payments
Work closely with the Operations team to reconcile supplier invoices
Investigate and resolve supplier account discrepancies promptly
Maintain and update customer and supplier account information, including bank details
Assist with customer invoicing, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations
Liaise with domestic and international customers on account queries and financial transactions
Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Approve and process international payments and foreign currency transactions

Credit Control Support

Provide support to the Credit Control function, including cover during absences
Review customer accounts and identify overdue balances
Monitor weekly aged debt reports and escalate concerns where necessary
Maintain professional customer relationships while supporting timely collection of outstanding payments

What we are looking for includes

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Accounts Administrator role
Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Comfortable liaising with customers, suppliers, colleagues, and senior management
Experience working with overseas transactions and multiple currencies is advantageous

What's On Offer

Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
On-site gym facilities and showers
Comfortable breakout area and staff facilities
Regular team-building activities and social events
Friendly and supportive working environment

Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full-Time

Apply now to join a growing finance team with a specialist logistics and aerospace support business.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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