Worthing, West Sussex - Hybrid

Full time, Permanent

Up To £32,000 Per Year Plus Various Company Benefits

We're looking for an Assistant Accountant who's ready to step into a role that genuinely shapes the heartbeat of the Bluecrest finance function. This is far more than processing numbers, you'll be supporting the daytoday operations that keep the business running smoothly, helping to safeguard our financial health, and working closely with teams across the company to keep everything moving in the right direction.

You'll report directly to the Financial Controller and become a key part of a fastpaced, collaborative department. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and being the person people rely on to get things right, this is the ideal environment to sharpen your skills and grow your career.

What can we offer you in return? *

Balance & Support

Annual Leave - Starting with 23 days, increasing to 25 after one year, and rising by one day each year up to 28 days (dependant on contracted hours)
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Enhanced Family Leave

Learning & Development

Apprenticeship Schemes
Career Development Opportunities
Bluecrest Academy for Aspiring Managers
Leadership Development Programme
24/7 Learning Library - accessible for everyone!

Financial & Lifestyle

Salary exchange pension
Employee Charity Sponsorship Scheme
Retail and Leisure Discounts
Home Office Allowance
Sophos @Home Protection
Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Four Free Health Assessments per year for yourself, family or friends
50% Off Additional Health Tests
Life Insurance
After qualifying period & subject to terms and conditions and/or eligibility.

Responsibilities

Full ownership of the supplier function, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and query resolution
Responsible for monthly commission calculations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
Supporting the Management Accountant with departmental reporting through detailed Excel analysis
Performing small-scale financial analysis to assist with departmental performance review
Raising and issuing sales invoices with supporting data files and proactively resolving invoice-related queries in collaboration with the corporate team to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
Issuing customer statements and proactively chasing outstanding debt to ensure timely collections and maintain healthy cash flow.
Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records, including contact information
Performing bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and allocating incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
Managing and resolving payment-related queries for Global Pay and Stripe, ensuring timely investigation and accurate resolution of transaction issues.
Overseeing and managing the finance inbox to ensure timely response, proper query resolution, and smooth workflow within the finance team.
Support development of key finance systems and processes
Ad hoc duties as appropriate

What We Would Like To See From You

Strong experience in accounts payable and receivable, supplier and customer reconciliations, invoice processing, and payment allocation.
Ability to support Management Accountant with departmental reporting, commission calculations, and small-scale financial analysis using Excel.
Proficient in bank and credit card reconciliations, managing queries via Global Pay and Stripe, and ensuring timely resolution of payment issues.
Good working knowledge of Excel (basic formulas, tables, and lookup functions).
Proficient in Xero for day-to-day financial management and reporting
Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities, oversee the finance inbox, and ensure smooth workflow.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while supporting the wider finance team.
Previous experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role
Familiarity with accounting principles (accruals, prepayments, ledgers)
Experience in using Xero and other accounting/ERP systems
Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis
Holding an AAT qualification is preferred but not essential.
Please note: All roles at Bluecrest Wellness will require a satisfactory criminal record check as part of our onboarding process

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you believe your skills, experience, and enthusiasm could make a real impact here at Bluecrest and you're looking for a place where you can truly belong, we'd be thrilled to hear from you.

Once we've reviewed your application, if it feels like a great match, one of our recruitment team members will be in touch for an initial chat. It's a chance for us to get to know you better, and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role, the team, or life at Bluecrest.

We're excited to learn more about you!

Everyone is Welcome

We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and equality, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

Our employment practices are firmly rooted in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and all employment decisions are based on merit, role requirements and the evolving needs of our organisation. We believe that a diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives, drives innovation, and strengthens our ability to serve our community with compassion and excellence.

Our mission is to build inclusive, collaborative teams where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate individuality and encourage every team member to bring their whole self to work - because when people feel they truly belong, they do their best work.

This commitment is not just part of our policy - it's part of our purpose. It reflects who we are, how we lead, and how we grow together.

Other Info

Please note that this role is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Orders 1975 and 2001. As such, all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs-including those considered 'spent'-must be disclosed as part of the application process.
We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy. We are committed to managing our recruitment directly and appreciate your understanding.
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Please be aware that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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