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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