Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Sureserve Compliance Fire, part of the Sureserve Group, is a specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements. As a leading fire and electrical compliance service provider to the public sector, our success relies upon a market-leading, engaged, and highly skilled team, for which we are always seeking skilled and self-motivated individuals to join. Role Overview Responsible for the end-to-end management of the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, control, and efficiency of the purchase ledger, with a degree of autonomy over ledger ownership, supplier relationships, and process improvement. The role also provides flexible support to the broader Finance team as workload and business needs dictate, and is expected to meet required timetabling, whilst actively challenge and improve existing ways of working. Key Responsibilities Own the full AP cycle: invoice processing, matching, coding, and payment runs Process weekly payment runs accurately, in line with process and to deadline. Manage monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve escalated queries Maintain and enhance AP controls (including payments, approval limits, bank detail validation) Produce and analyse aged creditor reports as part of monthly month end close Support month-end timetable requirements by completing relevant AP activities, reconciliations, accruals, journal postings, and ledger checks accurately and to deadline Perform monthly balance sheet/control account reconciliations relevant to AP Complete intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving mismatches in a timely manner to support accurate reporting and month-end close Act as a trusted partner to the broader business, providing responsive support to suppliers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams Support process improvement and system initiatives, proactively identifying digital solutions, automation, and AI opportunities to enhance AP, finance, and wider business processes Develop strong Business Central expertise to support effective system use, issue resolution, and continuous improvement within Finance Support a clean, well-evidenced audit process through accurate records and prompt response to audit requests Ensure VAT treatment and expense policy compliance across AP transactions Provide cover and support to Accounts Receivable (cash allocation, credit control, sales ledger queries) during peak periods, absence, or as directed Manage engineer timesheet reporting, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and available to support operational and finance processes Assist the wider Finance team and broader business with ad hoc tasks and priorities as required, including forecasting and other activities commensurate with the role Qualifications and Skills Previous AP experience, ideally with ownership of supplier ledger activities or exposure as AP lead Working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reconciliations Sound process and control mindset, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach Able to work accurately under month-end timescale, manage workload independently, and meet deadlines Confident problem solver who takes ownership, resolves issues pragmatically, and escalates appropriately Clear and professional communicator, able to work effectively with suppliers, Finance colleagues, and internal stakeholders Proactive mindset, with confidence identifying process improvements, automation and AI opportunities Flexible team player, willing to support cross-functional finance activity and changing business priorities Exposure to broader finance tasks (such as AR or credit control processes) would be advantageous but is not essential Additional Perks 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Extra day off for your Birthday Pension contributions Annual performance related bonus (discretionary) Progression opportunities Commitment to training and development Employee Assistance Program Free 24/7 Virtual GP service Discount benefits hub Health cash back scheme Business Sureserve Compliance Fire Locations Horsham Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time