Reed Accountancy are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley area in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 6 month contract. This role involves processing a high volume of invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and handling payments, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised, and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Day-to-day of the Accounts Assistant: Process a high volume of overhead invoices, ensuring correct approval, completing invoice checks, and coding invoices accurately. Reconcile supplier statements and prepare weekly BACS payments, along with handling ad-hoc payments such as payroll queries. Allocate payments made on the system and liaise with our external processing team to resolve any queries. Run aged payable reports and investigate any discrepancies. Respond to customer and supplier queries via email and telephone. Set up new accounts and maintain the accuracy of customer and supplier details. Maintain both digital and physical financial records. Sort post and distribute to the correct department or individual. Perform other ad-hoc duties as required by management. Required Skills & Qualifications: Competence in using Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Capability to deliver accurate work to tight deadlines. An excellent opportunity to join this friendly team so don’t delay apply now