Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant

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

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 about your career.

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