Accounts Assistant

Your new company Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and prestigious organisation that is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established business that values professionalism, teamwork and continuous development. Working from lovely offices, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities. Your new role As Accounts Assistant, you will be an integral member of a close-knit finance team, taking ownership of the Purchase Ledger function while also providing support across the Sales Ledger and wider finance activities. This is a varied and hands-on role that offers plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of finance.Key responsibilities will include: • Purchase Ledger: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, matching and coding invoices, reconciling supplier statements, managing supplier queries, maintaining accurate records and assisting with payment runs. • Sales Ledger: Producing and issuing customer invoices, posting receipts, allocating payments and supporting the effective management of customer accounts. • Credit Control: Assisting with the collection of outstanding payments, building positive relationships with customers and helping to maintain healthy cash flow. • Reconciliations: Assisting with completing regular account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. • General Finance Support: Assisting with month-end processes and providing additional support to the finance team as required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant position and be confident managing your own workload with minimal supervision. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment while also being able to take ownership of your responsibilities and use your initiative to resolve issues.You will also have: • Proven experience within Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. • Previous exposure to Sales Ledger and/or Credit Control would be advantageous, although not essential. • Strong IT skills, including confidence using Excel and finance systems. • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues. • A proactive and organised approach with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Due to the location of the business, you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own transport. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious organisation where your contribution will be recognised and valued. You'll enjoy working in a welcoming team environment with the autonomy to take ownership of the Purchase Ledger function while broadening your experience across other areas of finance.In return, you'll receive: • A competitive salary and benefits package. • The opportunity to work in a stable and reputable organisation. • A varied role with supportive colleagues and a positive working environment. • Lovely offices and facilities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk