Accounts Assistant
Pertemps · Cranleigh, Surrey
Accounts Assistant at Pertemps, based in Cranleigh, Surrey, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £35,000 per annum
- Location
- Cranleigh, Surrey
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Credit Control
8% below the typical rate for credit control
Reference 447107174
About the role
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Cranleigh & provide support across their finance functions.
*Please note - Driving license & own car is required*
This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a range of financial processes, from purchase ledger & credit control through to VAT returns & monthly management accounts.
The role:
- Processing purchase invoices & matching them against delivery notes from the production team
- Investigating discrepancies with suppliers & arranging refunds, exchanges or credit notes where required
- Managing credit control, including issuing statements, chasing outstanding payments & maintaining accurate account records
- Reconciling supplier & customer accounts, company credit cards & expenses
- Preparing & managing regular payment runs
- Completing quarterly VAT returns, including postponed VAT accounting where applicable
- Preparing monthly management accounts & financial reports for directors & shareholders
- Providing general support, handling enquiries & ordering of smaller-scale consumables
The Person:
- Previous experience in a finance administration, accounts or bookkeeping role
- Practical experience using Sage 50 is essential
- Good understanding & use of MS Packages
The Package:
- Monday to Friday, flexible start times (such as 9am-4pm, 9,30am-4.30pm or 10am-5pm)
- Starting salary of £30,000pa+ DOE
- 21 days holiday + BH
- Profit-share bonus scheme
- The opportunity to join a growing business in a varied role where you can take ownership of your own role
If this sounds like something of interest, apply today to find out more!
Reference: 447107174 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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