Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Public Sector Organisation in Telford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This role involves overseeing financial responsibilities, primarily focusing on Purchase Ledger duties. The position starts as temporary but has strong potential to become permanent, offering competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fantastic benefits

Possibility of 1 day per week from home

Consideration for reduced hours

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting and purchase ledger functions required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial responsibilities across multiple sites.
• Focus on Purchase Ledger duties including processing invoices and reconciling statements.

Skills

Organised

Methodical

Precise

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Telford, Initially ongoing temporary with strong possibility of becoming permanent

Your New Company

Hays is collaborating exclusively with an outstanding Public Sector Organisation in Telford, which is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its team. This position is initially offered on a temporary basis, with strong potential to become permanent.

Your New Role

As part of an experienced Finance team, you will oversee financial responsibilities across multiple sites.
A significant portion of the role will focus on Purchase Ledger duties, including:

• Processing invoices
• Reconciling statements
• Resolving supplier queries
• Managing payment runs

Additional responsibilities include:

• Sales ledger
• Credit control
• Journals
• Petty cash management
• Bank reconciliations
• Liaising with internal staff to resolve queries and gather necessary information

What You'll Need to Succeed

To thrive in this role, you should have prior experience in accounting and purchase ledger functions. Being organised, methodical, and precise is essential. Strong communication skills, along with a team-oriented mindset, will enable you to excel and take pride in your work.

What You'll Get in Return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Public Sector Organisation that offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits. The company offers excellent working hours, the possibility of 1 day per week from home (once fully trained) and although a full time position the business would consider reduced hours for the right candidate. While the role begins on a temporary basis, there is a strong likelihood that it will transition into a permanent position.

What you need to do now

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