Accounts Assistant

Hays Non-Qualified Finance are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant opportunity with a well-established organisation based in Swansea.

This role sits within a busy operational finance team and plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of finance activities, particularly across purchase ledger and transactional processes. It offers strong exposure across core finance functions within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including high-volume invoice processing and supplier payments
• Handling bank requisitions and ensuring accurate and timely approval of payments
• Managing and reconciling company credit cards, resolving discrepancies as required
• Performing bank and cash reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and resolving queries efficiently
• Supporting basic credit control activities
• Assisting with general ledger processing and reconciliations
• Contributing to month-end processes, including prepayments and accruals
• Preparing intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting VAT returns and external audit processes
• Producing weekly reports and supporting ongoing finance operations

This position would suit an individual with prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role who is detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and accounting software (such as Sage), are essential. A relevant accounting or finance qualification would be advantageous but is not required.

Location: Swansea (full on-site)Salary: £30,000Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)Contract: PermanentStart date: ASAP

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