Assistant Accountant

Your new company

Hays are exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton.

Operating within a specialist market, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop beyond transactional finance and progress towards a Management Accountant position in the future.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the Sales Ledger function
• Ownership of the Purchase Ledger function
• Credit control and aged debt management
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Processing supplier payments and payment runs
• Cash allocation and invoice matching
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Sage 200
• Posting journals and supporting month-end procedures
• Assisting with accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Producing financial reports and analysis where required
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting audits and year-end processes
• Assisting the Head of Finance with ad hoc accounting and finance projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Have previous experience working as an Assistant Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer
• Have experience across both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
• Have strong bank reconciliation experience
• Be comfortable managing credit control responsibilities
• Have exposure to journals, accruals and prepayments
• Have experience supporting month-end accounting processes
• Have worked within an SME, manufacturing, distribution or commercial finance environment
• Have experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system
• Be studying towards or have completed AAT Level 3/4, ACCA or CIMA (desirable)
• Possess strong Excel and finance systems skills
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be keen to develop your accounting career and progress towards Management Accountant level.
• Be able to work on-site in Taunton five days per week

What you'll get in return

• Salary of 30,000 - 33,000 per annum
• Clear progression towards Assistant Management Accountant and Management Accountant level
• The opportunity to work closely with and learn from an experienced Head of Finance
• Exposure to month-end accounting, financial reporting and management accounts preparation
• A varied and hands-on role within a growing manufacturing business
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Exposure to both operational and strategic aspects of finance