Accounts Assistant

Salary: £24,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualificationsLocation: Littlehampton, West SussexWorking pattern: Full-time or part-time, Monday to FridayAbout the RoleSchlich Ltd, a specialist boutique practice of European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys based in Littlehampton, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career within a professional services environment.What You'll Be DoingWorking alongside the Accounts Manager, you will:

• Record incoming and outgoing payments and invoices in Xero
• Prepare invoices, including monthly billing, and update the case management system to reflect client billing
• Check petty cash and credit card receipts
• Prepare statements for clients with overdue payments
• Assist with VAT return preparation
• Support year-end accounting activities
• Carry out other ad hoc accounting duties as required

What You'll BringEssential:

• Experience working within an accounts department
• GCSE passes in Mathematics and English
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team

 Desirable:

• Knowledge of accounting softwar...