Accounts Assistant

Your new company Hays are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a successful and growing business based in Frome. Our client has a reputation for delivering excellent products and services to their customers.

Your new role The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the finance department with a range of accounting and administrative duties, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions and helping maintain efficient financial operations. Duties will include:

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

Match invoices to purchase orders where applicable.

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.

Prepare supplier payment runs for approval.

Maintain accurate supplier records.

Raise and issue customer invoices.

Allocate customer receipts and maintain customer accounts.

Assist with credit control activities and debt collection.

Investigate and resolve customer account queries.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Assist with month-end close activities.

Prepare account reconciliations.

Support the preparation of management accounts.

Assist with accruals and prepayments where required.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar role.

Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.

Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

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