Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with a successful, fast‑paced business based in Worcestershire. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their friendly and high‑performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a busy environment and wants to develop their finance career.

Your new role
You will take ownership of a defined area of the Purchase Ledger while supporting the wider finance function. Your responsibilities will include:

Accurately coding and processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving discrepancies
Processing staff expense claims in line with company policy
Managing company credit card statements and posting invoice accruals
Reconciling outstanding purchase orders and chasing missing invoices
Managing foreign payment runs
Performing daily ticket sales reconciliations
Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Providing general support to the wider finance team
Covering colleagues during periods of holiday or absenceThis role offers genuine responsibility and the chance to build strong relationships across the business.

What you'll need to succeed
You will already have experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role and be confident managing your own workload. You'll also bring:

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
Good IT skills, particularly Excel
The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative finance team within a growing and successful business. The company offers:

A positive, friendly working environment
The opportunity to really make the role your own
AAT study support if you wish to continue your professional development (not a requirement)
A stable role with long‑term career potentialWhether you're actively studying or simply looking to build experience, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in finance.

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.
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