At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly finance team and manage key finance processes.
- Company: A well-established organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Permanent role, free onsite parking, and standard working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Develop your finance skills in a stable and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Your new company is a well-established and growing organisation looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join its friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to take ownership of key transactional finance processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Your new role involves reporting into the Finance Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Duties will include:
- Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Preparing weekly payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Monitoring and maintaining finance inboxes
- Processing employee expenses and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
- Reconciling company credit card transactions
- Assisting with banking activities and account reconciliations
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc bookkeeping and accounting tasks
What you'll need to succeed:
- Previous experience within a Bookkeeping, Accounts Assistant position
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
- AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous
What you'll get in return:
- Permanent opportunity with a stable and established business
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop your finance skills further
- Free onsite parking
- Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours
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.
Accounts assistant in Hitchin employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
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