Accounts Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Stafford, Staffordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000 per annum

Overview

Permanent Accounts Assistant Based in Stafford £21,000-£22,000 Your new company Your new company are a leader in their field based in Stafford and are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role This role will primarily be responsible for day-to-day financial processing and running the transactional function to the accurate and timely completion for month end close. Duties will include but not be limited to; Processing financial transactions: Purchase orders Journals Supplier payments Client billing documents Client and vendor transactions Bank reconciliation Credit control Respond to queries from internal/external customers relating to any type of financial transaction, resolving these quickly and efficiently. Support the business through the provision of financial services, including but not limited to: Collation, analysis and reconciliation of financial data for inclusion in client statement of accounts and management reporting Preparation for and follow up of audits Accurate maintenance of all ledgers What you'll need to succeed You will be an ambitious, self-motivated person with an eye for detail and deadlines. You will have previous experience in a similar role to hit the ground running. The successful individual will also be able to identify areas of process improvement and automation, with the skills and competence to lead and land such change. You will also hold; Excellent accountancy experience Proven ability to adhere to deadlines and produce accurate high-quality outputs Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and experience of updating spreadsheets (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central would be an advantage) Strong oral and written communication and good interpersonal skills executed through a professional business communication style Ideally AAT qualified. A passion for personal growth and a drive to succeed This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week over five days, with flexible start and finish times. What you'll get in return This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week over five days, with flexible start and finish times. This role suits an individual who has strong financial experience and is looking to take ownership of an exciting role, making significant contribution to the business. Salary £21,000-£22,000 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. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk