Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established SME operating from a UK-based site, delivering products and services to a diverse customer base. The business offers a hands-on, collaborative environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

As a growing organisation, there is an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant, focusing on accounts payable and credit control, to contribute to improvements and take on a new role within a supportive team.  Based on the outskirts of Chichester, this offers ample parking and bright, open-plan office space.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Processing and authorising invoices, preparing supplier payment runs, reconciling statements and resolving supplier invoices in GBP, EUR and USD
• Assisting with credit control, customer receipts and allocating payments
• Supporting credit note processing and cash flow forecasting
• Providing overdue account information to the Finance Director

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Proven experience with AP ledger management and credit control activities
• Familiarity with online banking systems and foreign exchange processes
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships across teams
• Adaptable, organised, and able to meet deadlines under pressure

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable & Credit Control Officer:

• Company pension scheme
• Office-based role
• Early finish on a Friday

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