Accounts Assistant / £24,000 - £28,000 / Eastbourne Client Details My client are a well-established business operating in Eastbourne. They are looking for a new permanent member to join the established Finance team. Description As the Accounts Assistant, your key responsibilities will include: Processing Invoices : Accurately inputting supplier and customer invoices into the accounting system. Verifying the accuracy of invoice details, such as amounts and payment terms. Ensuring invoices are authorised and coded correctly. Accounts Payable and Receivable : Monitoring and following up on outstanding invoices. Reconciling supplier statements and handling queries related to payments. Preparing and processing payments to suppliers. Bank Reconciliation : Regularly reconciling bank statements with company records. Identifying discrepancies and resolving them promptly. Credit Control : Monitoring customer accounts to identify overdue balances and taking action to recover debts. Contacting customers via phone, email, or letters to follow up on outstanding payments. Negotiating payment plans and maintaining records of agreed payment terms. Assessing new customer creditworthiness using credit checks and setting appropriate credit limits. Reporting on aged debtors and escalating problem accounts to management when necessary. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of credit control activities and customer communications. Profile To be successful in your application for Accounts Assistant, you should be: Previous experience in a similar role (Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control). Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Able to build both internal and external relationships. Familiarity with Accounting software and Microsoft Excel. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work. A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop skills. Job Offer If you are successful in your application, you should expect: Salary circa £24k - £28k Opportunity to work in an established Finance team Excellent office working environment Role progression and salary reviews Free parking available