Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in Swindon. In this dynamic role, you will be integral to banking, reconciliations, and supporting the production of monthly management accounts. The position offers the chance to enhance your skills and gain valuable industry experience while working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their accounting expertise in a supportive environment, with potential for contract extension. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rate

Skill development opportunities

Industry experience

Contract extension possibility

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying for CIMA/ACCA, or relevant accounting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for banking, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
• Support production of monthly management accounts and budgeting.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT qualified

Studying for CIMA/ACCA

Relevant experience in accounting

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Your new company

I am partnering with an organisation in Swindon who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their small team as a result of organisational growth.

Your new role

As an Accounts Assistant, reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Banking and reconciliations.
• Supplier and BACS payments.
• Income processing.
• Supporting with the production of monthly management accounts, nominal ledger and cashbook, control accounts and supporting with year-end.
• Preparing ad hoc reports and supporting with budgeting and forecasting as well as business partnering with internal stakeholders across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified or studying for CIMA/ACCA, or have relevant experience in accounting, including nominal ledger, VAT, month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in business partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels.
• Good IT skills (ideally Sage) and Excel, along with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive rate, along with the experience to develop your skills, gain relevant industry experience, and the opportunity for this contract to be extended.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.