Accounts Assistant

Hays Accounts and Finance; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an accounts assistant for a 6-month interim role within a large finance team. The successful candidate will manage payment transactions, invoicing, and reconciliations while collaborating with internal teams. This hybrid position allows for flexibility with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience in ledger and journal work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good systems skills including Excel and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare accounting and payment transactions.
• Manage invoicing and commission calculations.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve queries.

Skills

Ledger work

Journal work

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit an accounts assistant on a 6-month interim basis to be part of a large finance team.

Your new role

You will be part of a team responsible for processing and preparing accounting and payment transactions in line with internal controls and compliance standards. Coordinate daily processing of end-customer payment transactions. Manage invoicing and commission calculations. Perform reconciliations and resolve queries within agreed timescales. Collaborate with internal teams to support finance operations.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience in ledger and journal work, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the confidence to handle high-volume transactions with precision. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with the wider finance team. Good systems skills, including Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

What you'll get in return

This is a hybrid role for 6 months, 2 days in the office, 3 remote.

What you need to do now

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