Accounts Assistant

CV-Library • Swansea, West Glamorgan • 1h ago

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 invoices Managing supplier invoice processing and resolving discrepancies Allocating customer payments and cash receipts Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding account queries Processing invoices through SAP and ensuring supporting documentation is complete Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation Performing supplier, customer, intercompany and bank reconciliations Supporting month-end accounting processes Assisting with accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and management account schedules Producing reports and supporting management presentations Providing general administrative support to the wider finance teamWhat you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role Purchase Ledger and/or Sales Ledger experience Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience processing invoices and completing reconciliations Good numerical and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectivelyDesirable

Credit Control experience SAP experience AAT qualification or studies Exposure to month-end processesWhat you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a large international business Broad exposure across transactional and month-end accounting activities Experience working with SAP and multi-entity operations Supportive finance team Career development opportunities Exposure to management reporting and financial analysisWhat 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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