Senior Accounts Assistant

Hays; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology group in Hereford is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to provide varied accounting support to the finance team. The role includes preparation of payment runs, month-end processes, and offers remote/office hybrid working. A financial study package is available for those pursuing AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications, alongside comprehensive benefits in a growing international company.

Benefits

Financial study package for AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Contributed pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Healthcare scheme

Employee assistance programme

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position.
• AAT level 3 or 4 qualified, or studying towards AAT.
• Experience in managing workloads within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of payment runs and posting purchase invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and processing/approving bank payments.
• Support month-end reporting and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

AAT level 3 or 4 qualified

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant - Global Technology Group - Based in Hereford, Herefordshire - Remote/office hybrid

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with a global technology group based in Hereford, Herefordshire to recruit a dynamic & experienced Senior Accounts Assistant. A varied permanent accounting role which will provide general accounting support to the finance team in all areas of purchase ledger, sales ledger, treasury and month-end processes. The role will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled into the business, along with development opportunities if wanted. The position can also offer a study package for AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA if you are looking to pursue a financial qualification.
Your new role
Your key duties will include preparation of payment runs, taking ownership of your own areas, posting purchase invoices, posting credit notes, along with supplier statements reconciliations. You will coordinate and verify employee credit cards, oversee and action bank reconciliations, along with processing/approving bank payments. You will analyse costs, support month-end reporting for various entities within the group to include accruals/prepayments/journals. You will be a support network for the accounting team, providing cover for sales ledger and purchase ledger processes when required, along with being involved in ad-hoc projects/duties as the business grows further.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this varied Senior Accounts Assistant role, you will need experience in a similar position, ideally AAT level 3 or 4 qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience. You will have strong interpersonal communication skills to build internal/external relationships at all levels; key MS Excel skills and be comfortable with a range of financial systems. You will be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment, adaptable to business needs within a growing group, and be a team player who can also use their initiative to work independently. You will have key attention to detail and be a strong problem-solver, with a proactive and hands-on working approach. Experience working within a global business with multiple entities will be advantageous but not essential.
What you'll get in return

This permanent Senior Accounts Assistant role offers a salary between £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependable on experience, and is based in Hereford, Herefordshire. Remote/office hybrid working is offered, along with additional benefits including a financial study package for AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA if required, contributed pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, healthcare scheme, employee assistance programme, progression opportunities if wanted and further company benefits. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing international group where you can really add value.
What you need to do now
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