Accounts Assistant

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and highly regarded organisation based in Cardiff, known for its collaborative culture, strong operational values, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Due to a period of change within the finance team, they are now looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support the smooth running of financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across a professional finance function within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting both transactional and administrative processes. Your responsibilities will include:

Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding across the general ledger, cost centres, and projects
Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to internal and external queries
Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting timely payments
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records
Monitoring debtor balances and supporting credit control activities where required
Processing bank transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations
Supporting staff expenses and company credit card administration
Assisting with journals, accruals, and general finance processes
Providing general administrative support across the finance team
Supporting compliance processes where required

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering strong exposure across both accounts payable and receivable, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a broad understanding of finance operations within a busy and dynamic organisation.
What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within a finance or accounts administration role
Experience processing invoices or supporting accounts payable processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel What you'll get in return

Salary of circa £28,000 per annum
18-month fixed-term contract offering stability and valuable experience
35-hour working week supporting work-life balance
Generous annual leave allowance
Pension and additional employee benefits
Opportunity to gain broad experience across a finance function
Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact at Hays Accountancy & Finance on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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