Accounts Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shifnal, WV7 3DA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This is a varied role involving purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, credit notes, and general finance administration.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation

Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate supplier accounts

Assisting with weekly payment runs and month-end processes

Managing supplier queries in a professional and timely manner

Raising customer invoices and credit notes as required

Allocating customer receipts and processing incoming payments

Reconciling customer accounts and monitoring outstanding balances

Completing bank reconciliations and resolving unreconciled items

Assisting with cash allocations and monitoring customer receipts

Maintaining accurate digital records

Supporting the wider business with ad hoc administrative tasks when required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within a finance or accounts environment and be confident managing both purchase and sales ledger activities.You will also have:

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

Knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to handle confidential information professionally

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Valuable experience within a busy finance team

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to develop your accounting and finance skills

What you need to do now

If 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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