Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant

Hays Accounts and Finance • Temporary • Willenhall, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • 5h ago

Your new company

A well-established and highly reputable business based in Willenhall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Junior Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month assignment. Hays has worked closely with this organisation previously and they are known for providing a supportive and professional working environment. Due to an immediate requirement within the finance team, they are looking for someone who can join quickly and make an instant impact.

Your new role

This is a varied finance position with a strong focus on Purchase Ledger and Accounts Payable duties, whilst also providing support with month-end processes and management accounts preparation.Key responsibilities will include:

Full responsibility for processing high volumes of supplier invoices
Matching, batching and coding invoices
Investigating and resolving supplier queries
Supplier statement reconciliations
Processing payment runs
Maintaining accurate supplier records
Assisting with month-end close activities
Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation
Providing ad-hoc support across the wider finance team

This is a full-time, office-based role in Willenhall and requires someone who is available to start immediately.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role
Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
Experience dealing with high-volume invoice processing
Confident handling supplier queries and reconciliations
Exposure to month-end accounting activities would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
Available immediately or at short notice
Able to work independently and quickly become an effective member of the team

What you'll get in return

Immediate start opportunity
Competitive salary equivalent of £30,000-£32,000
Full-time hours
Free on-site parking
Exposure to management accounting responsibilities
Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected employer
Support from a dedicated Hays consultant throughout the assignment

What you need to do now

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