About this role
Your new company You will be joining a well-established international manufacturing business with operations across Europe and a reputation for delivering high-quality products to a global customer base.Due to additional resource requirements within the finance team, an opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the business on a permanent contract. This role offers excellent exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations and month-end support within a structured and supportive finance environment.Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance department.This is a varied position combining Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and Finance Administration responsibilities, offering broad exposure across the finance function.Your responsibilities will include:
Processing purchase and sales invoicesManaging supplier invoice processing and resolving discrepanciesAllocating customer payments and cash receiptsSupporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding paymentsLiaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding account queriesProcessing invoices through SAP and ensuring supporting documentation is completeMaintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentationPerforming supplier, customer, intercompany and bank reconciliationsSupporting month-end accounting processesAssisting with accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and management account schedulesProducing reports and supporting management presentationsProviding general administrative support to the wider finance team What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance rolePurchase Ledger and/or Sales Ledger experienceStrong Microsoft Excel skillsExperience processing invoices and completing reconciliationsGood numerical and analytical skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong communication and organisational skillsAbility to work independently and manage workloads effectively Desirable
Credit Control experienceSAP experienceAAT qualification or studiesExposure to month-end processes What you'll get in return
Opportunity to join a large international businessBroad exposure across transactional and month-end accounting activitiesExperience working with SAP and multi-entity operationsSupportive finance teamCareer development opportunitiesExposure to management reporting and financial analysis What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.
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