Accounts Assistant

Tony Alan RecruitmentArdinglyreedpublished 10/21/2026

About the company

Tony Alan Recruitment are looking for a Finance Assistant to join an established £50m+ turnover business based just outside the Ardingly area on a permanent basis.

Your tasks

Key responsibilities will include

  • Process supplier invoices and credits.
  • Ensure invoices have a corresponding purchase order.
  • Liaise with internal budget holders to resolve invoice queries.
  • Reconcile supplier statements.
  • Manage supplier queries internally and externally.
  • Prepare and assist with supplier payment runs.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate supplier record information.
  • Monitor outstanding supplier balances, following up on missing invoices or payments.
  • Bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with month-end preparation.
  • Assist in providing documentation / information for year-end audit.
  • Assisting with sales ledger on a ADHOC basis.
  • Monitoring emails received into the account’s inbox.
  • Taking calls and answering queries where possible.
  • Assisting with office administration

Requirements

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable experience, or someone studying AAT or a graduate looking for their first role.

Key requirements

  • Proven understanding and knowledge of purchase ledger
  • Good understanding of process, procedures and accounting standards (month end)
  • AAT highly advantageous
  • Car owner due to location

What we offer

Based just outside Haywards Heath (car owner) £26,000 - £29,000 per annum, plus further benefits and parking

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How to apply

If you feel that you would be suitable for this position then please apply with your CV.

Other

Accounts Assistant Permanent Full time - 35 hours per week (hybrid working after probation)

Due to the high number of CV’s we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.