About the Role
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to join our busy finance team. Whilst the primary focus of the role will be the efficient processing and management of supplier invoices, the successful candidate will also gain exposure to other areas of finance, making this an excellent opportunity for career development within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
- Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments.
- Preparing supplier payment runs.
- Maintaining supplier accounts and records.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
- Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier master data.
Wider Finance Duties
- Raising and processing sales invoices as required.
- Assisting with credit control activities and customer account queries.
- Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash allocation.
- Supporting month-end procedures and account reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate finance records and filing systems.
- Assisting with audit requests and finance reporting requirements.
- Providing administrative support across the finance department.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.
- Possess strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Have good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
- Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to problem solving.
- Be able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience using Sage 200 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering or similar industries.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus birthday off work if this falls on a weekday
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and progression opportunities.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne BN22 9AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- accounts within Construction or similar industries: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
