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Duties will include but not be limited too
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports
- Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements and balance sheets to ensure accuracy.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, analysing variances to inform strategic planning.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial practices align with organisational goals.
- Manage the year end closure process
- Oversee the quarterly VAT returns
You will have the following skill set:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified – Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Mix of financial and management accounts
- Can commute to the Horsham office. This is an office based role (Parking on site)
- Strong excel

Financial Management Accountant
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Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be partnering with a Sussex based organisation, on the recruitment of an ER Manager.
This role includes a mix of strategic and operational ER work and a high volume of complex ER cases.
The successful candidate will need to have worked in a similar high volume, fast paced role and have experience of dealing with complex ER cases through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leaders and People Partners to provide high-quality advice on a wide range of ER issues.
- Lead on complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, appeals and capability matters.
- Coach and support managers through sensitive situations, balancing legal risk with business priorities.
- Contribute to organisational change projects, offering ER insight on restructures and workforce planning.
- Analyse ER data and trends to identify root causes and recommend proactive improvements.
- Collaborate with L&D and external partners to design and deliver training that builds manager capability in handling everyday ER matters.
- Work closely with external legal advisors on complex cases, ensuring risks are managed effectively.
- Oversee the review and enhancement of ER policies, ensuring they reflect best practice and align with their culture.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the ER team, building expertise and consistency across all casework.
- Manage the relationship with the external HR consultancy, maintaining service quality and alignment with internal standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with substantial experience in an ER capacity
- Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Up to date with latest employment legislation
- People focused, with excellent relationship building skills
- Calm and objective under pressure
- Highly analytical with the ability to produce and interpret relevant KPIs and people metrics
Please quote 51968 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd or email them at mhe@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

ER Manager
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Finance Assistant
Crawley – Must be a driver
Office Based
Up to £32k
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Managing the purchase ledger, including coding and posting invoices
- Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
- Assisting with payment runs and bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting
- Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
Requirements
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts payable, or purchase ledger role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Finance Assistant
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Bookkeeper – Crawley – Up to £32k
Permanent | Office Based | Growing business & lovely team!
Alexander Lloyd are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a busy and sociable work environment. Our client, a friendly business based in Crawley, is looking for a confident and capable Bookkeeper to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering someone a fast paced and dynamic, engaging workplace.
What’s on offer:
Salary up to £32,000 (DOE)
Permanent, full time
Supportive, inclusive and sociable team
Long-term development opportunities
The role:
You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting a variety of clients with day-to-day bookkeeping needs. This role offers great autonomy, variety, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking business.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing bookkeeping, AP, AR, Credit Control
Bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and ledger management
Using Xero and/or QuickBooks to maintain accurate accounts
Assisting with or managing payroll (desirable, not essential)
Liaising with finance queries
About you:
Proven experience as a Bookkeeper
Confident using Sage
Payroll knowledge is desirable
Proactive, friendly, and not phased in a busy workplace
Able to work independently and manage your own schedule
This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

Bookkeeper
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Alexander Lloyd are working with a well-established and highly regarded business based in East Grinstead, where we’ve already placed the majority of the finance team – so we can personally vouch for the positive culture, stability, and supportive environment.
They are now looking to add a Finance Assistant to the team. This is an office-based role, so you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle, paying up to £32k PA.
About the Role:
You’ll be supporting the Finance Manager in maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of the Finance Department, working across both sales and purchase ledgers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
This is a varied and busy role with scope to develop and take ownership of processes. It’s perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance environment and is keen to be a key part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments
- Produce and send sales invoices
- Manage credit control and debt recovery
- Maintain and update the purchase ledger
- Process supplier payment runs
- Monitor and analyse credit reports and customer limits
- Handle customer queries and resolve payment issues
- Manage finance inboxes and admin tasks
- Maintain database records with accuracy
- Deliver consistent, professional customer service
- Support the wider team and contribute to business growth
About You:
- Previous finance or accounts experience (ideally in a similar all-round role)
- Confident working with numbers and financial systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- A team player with a proactive attitude
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Happy to work in the office full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working. If you’re looking for a stable, friendly environment where your work makes a real difference – this could be the perfect next step for you.
This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Finance Assistant
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Credit Controller
Rolling Temp Contract (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Lancing, West Sussex
Up to £32,000 (pro rata, temp equivalent)
We’re seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a friendly finance team in Lancing on a rolling temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills who’s looking for flexibility – full-time or part-time hours are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end credit control process, including chasing outstanding debts by phone and email
- Maintain accurate records of debtor accounts and reconciliations
- Resolve invoice queries and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely payments
- Produce aged debt reports and assist with cash flow forecasting
- Support the wider finance function as required
About You
- Previous experience in a Credit Control or similar finance role
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Confident working with accounting systems and Excel
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage your own workload
- Available immediately or on short notice

Credit Controller
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Alexander Lloyd are working with a well-established business based in Crawley who are looking to add a Purchasing Coordinator to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, friendly business where you’ll be given full training and the chance to make a real impact from day one.
The Role
As Purchasing Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth supply chain operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining stock levels, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and supporting the wider sales office. It’s a varied role with plenty of scope to get involved across purchasing, customer support, and supplier management.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Placing purchase orders and managing deliveries to meet customer demand
- Comparing supplier quotations and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Maintaining purchasing records, reports, and cost analysis
- Supporting with supplier sourcing and building strong supplier relationships
- Checking invoices and ensuring accurate processing
- Providing quotes and pricing to customers
- Assisting with queries by phone and email
- Offering general administrative support within the sales office
Key skills/experience:
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Confident communicator – both written and verbal
- Comfortable managing time and workload in a busy office environment
- IT literate and a strong team player
- Previous experience in purchasing
Please quote 51879 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.

Purchasing Coordinator
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Alexander Lloyd are hiring for: Accounts Payable Clerk – Immediate Start
Hybrid/Remote
Up to £32,000 (temp)
Alexander Lloyd is partnering with a client seeking an immediately available Accounts Payable Clerk for a long-term temp role, with potential to become permanent during a finance restructure.
What You’ll Need:
- Immediate availability
- Solid AP experience, including 3-Way Match: Ensuring that the purchase order, supplier invoice, and goods/services receipt all match before making payment.
- Microsoft Dynamics experience (nice to have)
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Key Duties:
- End-to-end invoice processing
- Supplier reconciliations
- Payment runs & expenses
- Query resolution
Ready to hit the ground running? Apply now!
This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

Accounts Payable Assistant
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Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a Sussex based organisation, on the recruitment of a Head of HR Shared Services.
The Head of HR Services will be a senior leader within the People function, responsible for shaping and delivering operational excellence across all core people processes through external and internal thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- HR Operations, Shared Services and Travel delivery. Lead end-to-end HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, absence management, offboarding, Payroll and the People Hub. Drive excellence in service performance, automation, simplification, and process scalability across high-volume HR functions.
- Systems, Data & ID Management. Own and evolve HRIS/People Systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion and iTravel) to meet evolving business needs, ensuring robust data governance, ID verification, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to digitize workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance user experience and analytics capabilities.
- Resourcing. Lead the enterprise-wide recruitment strategy, building inclusive hiring practices and strong pipelines through strategic sourcing, employer branding, and aligned workforce planning. Ensure a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
- Governance, Compliance, Resilience & Risk. Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, data protection (GDPR), and internal policies. Lead risk mitigation efforts, conduct regular audits, and serve as a key stakeholder in emergency planning and business continuity strategies.
- Transformation, Projects & Continuous Improvement. Sponsor and deliver people transformation initiatives, including digitalisation, organisation design, and process optimisation. Apply agile and change management methodologies to embed change sustainably and align projects with broader business strategy.
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership. A key member of PLT. Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and inclusion. Partner with senior leaders to align People Operations with strategic intent, acting as a trusted advisor and championing People Services in enterprise-wide forums.
Skills & Experience:
- Degree in HR or CIPD, or related relevant experience
- Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary HR Operations or Shared Services at a senior level.
- Strong understanding of people systems, compliance frameworks, and service delivery models.
- Experience in leading large-scale transformation or change programs.
- Excellent people leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with agile working and digital HR technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in using data-driven insights to and translate into strategic decisions.
- Experience in delivering recruitment processes.
- Exposure to unionised environments.
Please quote 51898 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd or email them at mhe@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Head of HR Operations
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Credit Controller
3-Month Rolling Contract
Crawley (Office-based)
Up to £30,000 (temporary equivalent)
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing customer accounts and ensuring timely payment of invoices
- Chasing overdue payments via phone and email
- Resolving customer queries and reconciling accounts
- Producing and maintaining accurate records of debtor activity
- Supporting month-end reporting and other finance tasks as required
About You:
- Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
- Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple accounts
- Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel) and finance systems
- Available to start immediately

Credit Controller