Assistant Accountant - Office based 5 days per week

My client is a well-established, reputable organisation based in Burgess Hill. They continue to experience strong growth and are known for their supportive, people-focused culture. With a commitment to professional development and internal progression, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities within a stable and thriving business.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is either AAT qualified or currently studying AAT. Based at their Burgess Hill office, you’ll join a friendly and collaborative finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks and contributing to the smooth running of the department. This role suits someone with a strong accounts background, excellent accuracy, and great organisational skills.

This is a challenging and varied role which offers excellent exposure to a variety of accounts functions including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, reconciliations, VAT and preparing monthly payment runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily accounting operations within the finance team
• Reconciling purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements
• Processing and accurately coding invoices
• Raising invoices
• Processing supplier invoices
• Supporting month-end activities and reporting requirements
• Handling supplier and internal queries professionally and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate financial documentation and records
• Providing general support to the wider finance function as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• AAT qualified or currently studying AAT
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook (advanced Excel skills desirable)
• Previous accounts experience, ideally purchase ledger
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team