Hays
Accounts Assistant
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a thriving business in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, to recruit a dynamic Accounts Assistant. Whether you're an AAT student, an aspiring finance professional, or an experienced accountant seeking a wider role across diverse financial operations—this is the perfect opportunity.
This full-time, office-based role offers hands-on experience with:
- Supplier invoices & payments processing
- Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Journal preparation & posting
- Monthly supplier payment runs
- Credit control and customer refunds/recharge invoices
- VAT return preparation
- Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, and year-end processes
- Maintaning accurate customer & supplier records
- Managing finance-related inbox enquiries
- Growth through additional projects with real career progression
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and payments while ensuring accuracy
- Reconcile daily and monthly bank transactions, credit card statements, and supplier statements
- Assist with credit control, customer refunds, and recharge invoices
- Contribute to VAT returns, month-end reporting, and year-end processes
- Support financial analysis with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller
- Actively develop finance skills while being part of ad-hoc projects
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for:
- AAT qualification, in progress, or a strong eagerness to start studying
- Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and organisational ability
- Strong communication and customer service skills for both internal and external relationships
- Comfort handling priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic proficiency or willingness to learn finance systems such as Xero
- Confidence using IT systems and a proactive approach to self-development
- Teamworking spirit with adaptability to evolving business needs
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- Salary range: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum
- AAT study package to support career growth
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Free on-site parking
This role is ideal for professionals at the beginning of their finance career or those seeking a collaborative, supportive environment with experienced mentors from a Financial Controller & Management Accountant. Future career progression and opportunities to develop are built into this role.
If you’re interested, apply now or call our team for a confidential discussion about your career.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills