Benchmark Capital
Accounts Assistant

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Department: Finance
Location: Horsham
Description
This is a temporary position for an initial period of 3 to 6 months.
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a temporary basis at our Head Office in Horsham, West Sussex.
This role will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while contributing to wider accounting and reporting activities. It offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting knowledge within a collaborative and supportive environment.
What you'll do
- Process, record, and file supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Import and reconcile bank statements.
- Support credit control activities, including managing sales ledger queries.
- Assist with onboarding new suppliers, including conducting bank account verification checks.
- Monitor debtor and creditor balances.
- Support the preparation and processing of payment runs and BACS payments.
- Reconcile employee expenses and company credit card transactions and post entries to the ledger.
- Assist with supplier novations and finance activities relating to acquisitions.
- Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
- Produce ad hoc reports and reconciliations to support the wider Finance team.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Support internal and external audits and investigate discrepancies where required.
- Perform batch reconciliations between finance and CRM systems.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required.
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The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping environment.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Working towards or interested in studying an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT).
- Experience within the financial services sector.
- Experience using accounting or finance systems.
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- A proactive and reliable team player.
- Highly organised and methodical in your approach.
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work with a strong attention to detail.
- Positive, collaborative, and willing to support colleagues across the business.
- Passionate about providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
- An advocate for Treating Customers Fairly and maintaining a strong client-focused mindset.
We're looking for the best, whoever they are
We know that diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where all can succeed lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes for the company, its clients, and its employees. That’s why inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. You’re welcome at Benchmark regardless of your age, disability, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
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