Trade Recruit is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business in Crawley for an Accountant Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance administrator to take ownership of key transactional accounting processes within a structured and supportive environment.
Job Overview
The Accounts Administrator will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial records. This role is focused on transactional finance and requires a high level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
· Processing supplier and customer invoices accurately and efficiently using SimPro
· Ensuring all financial transactions are correctly posted and reconciled between SimPro and Xero
· Carrying out regular bank reconciliations in Xero
· Managing credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments
· Reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs
· Managing the accounts inbox and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
· Handling incoming accounts-related telephone enquiries
· Liaising with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, missing information, and job cost queries
Skills and Experience Required
· Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
· Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)
· Experience with SimPro or similar job management systems (desirable)
· High level of attention to detail and numerical accuracy
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Confident communicator with a professional and proactive approach
Additional Information
This role is focused on transactional and day-to-day accounts administration. Month-end, year-end, and higher-level financial reporting are handled externally, allowing you to focus on core finance operations within a clear and supported structure.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Accountant Assistant seeking a stable and structured role within a growing business, please apply today to be considered.
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Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
