Accounts Assistant

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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