Accounts Assistant – Engineering Sector
Location: East Grinstead (Must be a car driver due to location)
Salary: Up to £25,000 DOE + Regular Salary Reviews
Hours: Flexible – 8:30am–4:30pm or 9:00am–5:00pm (with 1-hour lunch)
Contract: Full-time
Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to be working with a well-established engineering company near East Grinstead, seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy office environment and enjoys working as part of a friendly, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing purchase and sales ledgers (invoicing, payments, receipts)
* Bank reconciliation and basic accounting tasks
* Preparing payroll data and sales commissions for external accountants
* Ensuring compliance with supplier insurance and order registers
* Processing client account applications and purchase orders
* Maintaining internal records: invoices, orders, budgets, quotations, and personnel files
* Monitoring vehicle checks, mileage sheets, and maintenance schedules
* Supporting credit control and general administrative duties
* Communicating with clients and handling incoming queries professionally
* Updating multiple internal systems and databases
* Providing general administrative support to managers and staff
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a finance/accounts assistant role (essential)
* Proficiency in Sage Line 50 (essential)
* Experience with accountancy package (advantageous but not essential)
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach
* Excellent verbal and written communication
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Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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