Accounts Assistant – Hybrid (Brighton)

About the role

We are partnering with a growing business in Brighton to hire an Accounts Assistant on a hybrid basis (three days in the office, two days remote). Working closely with the Financial Controller and the Purchase Ledger Lead, you will manage key purchase ledger and reconciliation tasks while supporting credit control, payments and month‑end processes across several entities.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately using the Accounts Payable system.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date Purchase Ledger for multiple companies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries.
• Manage payment provider reconciliations, settlements, fees, refunds and chargebacks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support weekly supplier payment runs and banking administration.
• Set up new suppliers and keep supplier records current.
• Handle credit control activities and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with the rollout of the Purchase Order system, including onboarding and PO matching.
• Contribute to month‑end activities such as accruals, aged creditor reviews and ledger reconciliations.
• Identify and propose finance process improvements using automation and AI tools.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Finance Assistant.
• Strong background in purchase ledger and supplier reconciliation.
• Experience with credit control or customer account reconciliation (advantageous).
• Confidence in completing bank and payment reconciliations.
• Good Excel proficiency and familiarity with finance systems.

Required skills

• Excel
• Accounts Payable system
• Purchase Order system

What we offer

• Salary between £29,000 and £34,000 per year.
• Study support and excellent employee benefits.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Opportunities to influence process improvement and department development.