Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Hays is proud to be supporting a well-established and highly respected public sector organisation in Birmingham city centre in the appointment of an Accounts Assistant to join their finance function.Your new role
The organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the company's Finance team on a fixed-term basis until December 2027.This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a key part in supporting financial control, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. You will work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team to maintain high standards of financial governance, compliance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable

Manage the invoices mailbox and supplier queries
Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare and run weekly BACS payments
Maintain supplier records and relationships
Perform monthly payables reconciliationsAccounts Receivable

Prepare and issue sales invoices
Send customer statements and manage credit control processes
Issue reminders and follow up on outstanding balances
Maintain customer records and relationships
Perform monthly receivables reconciliationsCore Finance & Reporting

Process bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and salary journals
Support period-end close activities
Audit employee expense claims to ensure policy compliance
Assist in the preparation and publication of statutory and transparency returns
Provide supporting documentation to internal and external auditorsGeneral Support & Continuous Improvement

Manage the central finance mailbox, responding promptly to queries
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data
Maintain and improve finance processes and documentation
Support adherence to finance policies and controls
Contribute to ad hoc tasks as required by the finance team
What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience working in a finance environment, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end processes
Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
Experience using financial systems or ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle Fusion or similar)
Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present data accurately
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems effectively
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationshipsWhat you'll get in return

Generous public sector pension contributions
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional privilege leave
Flexible hybrid working (typically 2 days in office per week in Birmingham)
37- hour week
Paid professional membership fees
Up to 3 volunteering days annually
Discounts on retail, travel, and lifestyle services
Enhanced parental leave and sick pay
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Cycle-to-work scheme and travel loansWhat you need to do now

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