Your new company
A well-established and highly reputable business based in Willenhall is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Junior Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month assignment.
Hays has worked closely with this organisation previously and they are known for providing a supportive and professional working environment.
Due to an immediate requirement within the finance team, they are looking for someone who can join quickly and make an instant impact.
Your new role
This is a varied finance position with a strong focus on Purchase Ledger and Accounts Payable duties, whilst also providing support with month-end processes and management accounts preparation.
- Full responsibility for processing high volumes of supplier invoices
- Matching, batching and coding invoices
- Investigating and resolving supplier queries
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Processing payment runs
- Maintaining accurate supplier records
- Assisting with month-end close activities
- Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
- Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation
- Providing ad-hoc support across the wider finance team
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role
Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
Experience dealing with high-volume invoice processing
Confident handling supplier queries and reconciliations
Exposure to month-end accounting activities would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
Available immediately or at short notice
Able to work independently and quickly become an effective member of the team
What you'll get in return
- Immediate start opportunity
- Competitive salary equivalent of 30,000- 32,000
- Full-time hours
- Free on-site parking
- Exposure to management accounting responsibilities
- Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected employer
- Support from a dedicated Hays consultant throughout the assignment