Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Hays are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Telford. Known for their strong market presence and collaborative culture, they are now looking to welcome an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to their finance team.

Your new role
As part of a supportive and fast-paced finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, including drafting and posting journals
Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register
Preparing and reporting on costs
Supporting intercompany reconciliations
Posting and reconciling Direct Debits
Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions
Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with group reporting deadlines
Providing flexible support to purchase ledger and credit control teams, including holiday coverThis is a varied and hands-on role, offering excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel
A highly organised and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail
The ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and meet tight deadlines
A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team will also be highly valued.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a dynamic and experienced team where your contribution is recognised and valued. This role offers:

The opportunity to further develop your accounting knowledge and skills
Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Competitive benefits package
Easily accessible Telford location
What you need to do now

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