Accounts Assistant

Posted 2 days 4 hours ago by HAYS

£24,000 - £28,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
South Glamorgan, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Description
Accounts Assistant Cardiff (Permanent)

Your New Company
Hays have the pleasure of working with a leading environmental services company, renowned for its expertise within the environmental and engineering industries. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, my client offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can grow your career.
Your New Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. You need to have experience within credit control/AR and purchase ledger, and must have worked within a finance team for 2-3 years. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing invoices and expense claims
  • Managing the debtors and credit control procedure
  • Liaising with internal departments such as project managers and sales team
  • Make bank payments, ensuring up to date records
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end financial reporting
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and updating cash forecast spreadsheet
  • Data entry
  • Month-end journal posting
  • Providing cover for other members of the team when necessary
  • Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts
  • Liaising with suppliers and clients to resolve any financial queries

  • What You Will Need
    To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (desirable but not essential)
  • An Accounting Qualification (eg AAT), desirable but not essential.
  • Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in CRM or ERP financial software
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • What You Will Be Offered
    The successful applicant will be offered:
  • A competitive salary of £24,000 - £28,000, dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working (3 to 4 days in office with 1 to 2 days from home)
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension scheme.

  • What You Need To Do Now
    If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV today. You can also contact Rhys Lewis, Recruitment Consultant in Permanent Transactional Finance, Credit and Payroll, to obtain more detail about the role/express interest at or .

    If this role is not of interest, but you are considering new opportunities in finance, get in touch with Rhys today to have a confidential discussion on your current work situation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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