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Accounts Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays is seeking an Accounts Administrator for a finance team in Wolverhampton on a permanent basis.
  • The role requires proven experience in accounts administration or bookkeeping, along with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
  • Duties include managing customer payments, processing invoices, handling supplier queries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • The position offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 per annum and requires relevant qualifications in accounting or finance.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in accounting software and Excel, and excellent communication abilities.

Your new companyHays are currently working with an organisation in Wolverhampton who are looking for an Accounts Administrator to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Your new roleDuties include:

  • Making calls and Sending emails to customers ensuring payments are received and correctly allocated.
  • Accept stock, process purchase invoices, accurately coding up and resolving any invoice approval issues.
  • Process returns, issue credit notes and clear general customer enquiries.
  • Assist the purchasing department to ensure data is accurate to later reconcile for accounting purposes.
  • Monitor and process employee expense claims and ensure they comply with company policy.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger entries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within purchase and sales ledgers
  • Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
  • Maintain existing spreadsheets to assist with financial planning.
  • Deal with supplier queries via phone or email. You will be expected to take other incoming calls and forward any non-accounts payable calls to the necessary department.
  • Ad hoc Duties supporting the whole account's function and work as a cohesive Accounts Team.
  • General administrative duties to maintain the database.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in accounts administration or bookkeeping.
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of payroll processes and tax regulations is a plus.
  • Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related field are preferred.
  • You will need to have good time management skills and able to prioritise your workload.
  • The ability to use own initiative.
  • Self-motivated and passionate.
  • Enthusiastic and an effective team member.
  • Excellent investigative and problem solving skills.

What you'll get in return

  • Salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.