Accounts Assistant in Liphook

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an early-career Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Liss. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accounting experience, gain broader exposure across the finance function and develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The role would suit someone who is curious, commercially minded and enjoys finding better ways of doing things. Alongside the day-to-day transactional accounts, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in process improvement, systems and the use of technology and AI to make the finance function more efficient.

Accounts Assistant – About The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledger function
• Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts
• Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

The Successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Some previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail, with a well-organised and methodical approach.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems, with an interest in learning new technology.
• The ability to manage priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the curiosity to identify process improvements and explore how technology and AI can make things more efficient.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.