Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Based in Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive

Office based

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East's longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance department. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the support of day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the smooth running of purchase and sales ledger activities. The role supports management with reliable financial information and contributes to the overall financial control of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, well-established and growing company.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business

The Role / Responsibilities

• Processing delivery notes and matching invoices to the relevant delivery note.
• Verifying invoices are authorised by the relevant member of the business.
• Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements and payment runs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relations
• Support the production of management reporting, analysis and variance commentary
• Assist the business with budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and system enhancement initiatives
• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards
• Post journals and maintain nominal ledger entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures
• Expenses Support
• Liaise with payroll department where applicable
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with debt management
• Compliance & Record Keeping
• Ensure financial records comply with company procedures and HMRC requirements
• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Assist with VAT returns and supporting documentation
• Support audits and external accountant requests
• Provide financial information to management when required
• Support the wider operations team as needed
• Assist with improving financial processes and controls

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts administration role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• A practical, hands-on approach to work

Desirable Experience

• AAT qualification or working towards (Level 2–4)
• Graduate level – company will fund training
• Experience in a construction, trade, or service-based business

Working Hours

• Monday – Friday: 8am – 5:00pm