Senior Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Blackpool is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant for a temporary contract of 4+ months. The role involves managing ledgers, processing payroll, and supporting financial operations. Competitive salary of £28-£30k based on experience, with benefits including pension contributions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounting systems and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Assist with month-end close process and payroll functions.

Skills

Excel

Tools

Sage 50

SAP

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant | Temporary contract 4+ months | £28-£30k

Your new company
Hays have partnered with a growing engineering company in Blackpool looking to take on a temporary member of staff to support them through a busy period. This role is full-time on-site due to the field they operate in. However, they do offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. This role will be for a minimum of 4 months.

Your new role

Within your new position, you will handle a variety of responsibilities, including managing both sales and purchase ledgers, raising purchase orders for subcontractors, and performing regular bank reconciliations. You will also be responsible for making payments to suppliers and maintaining the general ledgers.

Additionally, you will assist with the month-end close process and support the Finance Manager with payroll functions. This includes processing incoming timesheets, validating them against annual leave, sickness, and vehicle tracking records, and entering the data into spreadsheets.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed within this role, you will need to have previous experience within a similar role, have experience with accounting systems such as Sage 50 & SAP and be a proficient user of Excel.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work, you will receive a competitive salary of £28-£30k, depending on experience. You will benefit from weekly pension contributions and holiday entitlement, ensuring you can enjoy your well-deserved time off. Throughout your assignment, you will have a dedicated Hays consultant available for support at any time. Additionally, you will have opportunities for professional development, networking with industry professionals, and potentially flexible working arrangements, depending on the role.

What you need to do now
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