Accounts Assistant

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established international manufacturing business with operations across Europe and a reputation for delivering high-quality products to a global customer base.Due to additional resource requirements within the finance team, an opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the business on a permanent contract. This role offers excellent exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations and month-end support within a structured and supportive finance environment.Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance department.This is a varied position combining Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and Finance Administration responsibilities, offering broad exposure across the finance function.Your responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase and sales invoices
Managing supplier invoice processing and resolving discrepancies
Allocating customer payments and cash receipts
Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments
Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding account queries
Processing invoices through SAP and ensuring supporting documentation is complete
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Performing supplier, customer, intercompany and bank reconciliations
Supporting month-end accounting processes
Assisting with accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and management account schedules
Producing reports and supporting management presentations
Providing general administrative support to the wider finance teamWhat you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
Purchase Ledger and/or Sales Ledger experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience processing invoices and completing reconciliations
Good numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectivelyDesirable

Credit Control experience
SAP experience
AAT qualification or studies
Exposure to month-end processesWhat you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a large international business
Broad exposure across transactional and month-end accounting activities
Experience working with SAP and multi-entity operations
Supportive finance team
Career development opportunities
Exposure to management reporting and financial analysisWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.

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