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Finance assistant @ Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

GBHybridFull-time
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Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, banking and month-end. No two days will be exactly the same. Your responsibilities will include:

Processing supplier invoices and paymentsReconciling supplier statements and intercompany accountsManaging supplier queries and maintaining accurate account recordsProcessing expenses and supporting prepayments and accrualsIssuing customer statements and following up outstanding balancesResolving customer payment and pricing queriesRaising invoices and credit notesCompleting monthly bank reconciliationsReconciling retail sales, card payments, settlements and associated feesSupporting month-end reporting and audit requirementsAssisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc projects and process improvements What you'll need to succeedYou'll have previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role and be comfortable working across transactional finance.You'll ideally bring:

Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and account reconciliationsSome exposure to credit controlStrong numerical skills and excellent attention to detailGood Excel skills and experience using accounting softwareA proactive and organised approach to your workloadConfidence communicating with suppliers, customers and colleaguesThe ability to investigate discrepancies and see queries through to resolution Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous, as would exposure to retail finance, intercompany reconciliations or payment-platform settlements.An AAT qualification or equivalent would also be beneficial but is not essential.You'll also have an interest in developing your systems knowledge and using new technology, including AI tools, to help improve efficiency within finance. What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for a role that offers more variety than a traditional transactional finance position.You'll gain exposure to several areas of the finance function while working closely with the Finance Manager in an established international business. The position offers:

A varied and hands-on finance roleExposure across AP, AR, credit control, banking and month-endThe opportunity to broaden your finance experienceA supportive working environmentHybrid working of two days per week from home following successful completion of probationA convenient Aylesbury location 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

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