Hays
Accounts Assistant (2 days p/week)
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A well-established and innovative organisation based in Sheffield is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. Operating within a specialist sector, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services and offers a collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY
- Xero experience required
- ASAP Start
- Ongoing temporary
Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will provide key support to the finance function, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
- Maintaining supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.
- Assisting with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
- Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control activities.
- Processing employee expenses and company payments.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry within the finance system.
- Supporting month-end activities, including account reconciliations.
- Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance position.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team.
- Availability to start at short notice or immediately is highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for extension.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable and growing organisation.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your assignment.
- Access to online learning and development resources.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- accounts assistant
- finance assistant
- accounts admin
- finance officer
- finance admin
- purchase ledger
- sales ledger
- AP
- AR
- Invoicing
- invoice
- reconciliation
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