Your new company
Hays are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a successful and growing business based in Frome. Our client has a reputation for delivering excellent products and services to their customers.

Your new role
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the finance department with a range of accounting and administrative duties, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions and helping maintain efficient financial operations. Duties will include:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders where applicable.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for approval.
• Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Raise and issue customer invoices.
• Allocate customer receipts and maintain customer accounts.
• Assist with credit control activities and debt collection.
• Investigate and resolve customer account queries.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management accounts.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments where required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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