Accounts Assistant - full Time

Hays PLC; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Swansea. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid work pattern after training, allowing flexibility with one day per week working from home. You will engage in a variety of tasks including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and supporting credit control. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and familiarity with accounting software, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. Don't miss your chance to be part of a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Experience in processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and match delivery GRNs and PO numbers.
• Assist with payment runs and resolve supplier/customer queries.

Skills

Intermediate MS Excel

Customer Service Skills

Double-entry Bookkeeping

Education

AAT Certification

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Full-time and permanent role; Hybrid pattern once established with one day per week WFH!

Location: Swansea

Salary: £25-26,000 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity working from a Swansea-based office. Once fully integrated into the finance team, you will have the opportunity to work up to one day per week from home, if desired. The team is highly inclusive with a supportive culture.

Responsibilities include:

1. Processing supplier invoices
2. Matching delivery GRNs and PO numbers
3. Reconciling supplier statements
4. Assisting with payment runs
5. Issuing invoices
6. Supporting credit control by monitoring outstanding payments
7. Allocating payments to customer accounts
8. Resolving supplier and customer queries

This role involves the full spectrum of double-entry bookkeeping. Formal training such as AAT is advantageous. Familiarity with accounting software and intermediate MS Excel skills are required. You should also possess strong customer service skills to effectively partner with stakeholders across the business.

Part-time consideration:

This position is also available on a part-time basis (4 or 5 days/week, Monday to Friday). If interested, please apply to job reference number 4680674 for easier processing.

If you wish to be considered, please call Emma Lewis at 01792 642 042 or upload an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you!