Accounts Assistant

Hays Accounts and Finance • Permanent • Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom • £32k - £38k / year • 1d ago

Your new company
Location: Worcester Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Based
An established, family-run SME based in Worcester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance rather than working in a heavily siloed environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the sole finance support within the business and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.This position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.
Your new role
This is a broad transactional finance role with responsibility across a range of accounting duties, including:

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Credit Control
Bank Reconciliations
Supplier and Customer Account Reconciliations
Payroll Processing
VAT Returns
Expenses and Petty Cash
Cash Allocation
Month-End Support
Accruals and Prepayments
Financial Reporting Support
Process Improvement Activities
Maintaining Accurate Financial Records

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will also have the opportunity to support wider finance projects and contribute to improving existing systems and processes.
What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar position
Strong transactional finance experience
Experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
Credit Control experience
Payroll knowledge
Strong reconciliation skills
Experience preparing VAT returns
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and organisational skills
Good Excel skills
Experience using Sage 50

Desirable

AAT qualified or studying
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or an SME environment
Experience working as the sole finance support in a business

What you'll get in return

£32,000 - £38,000 salary depending on experience
Permanent role
Office-based in Worcester
Flexible working hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director
Broad exposure across all areas of finance
Friendly, supportive family-run business environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where they can take ownership, develop their skills and become an integral part of a growing business.
What you need to do now

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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