Your New Company A well-established organisation within the local market is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. With ongoing growth and a strong reputation for supporting employee development, this business offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a stable and collaborative environment. Your New Role Working as part of a busy finance department, you will take ownership of a range of purchase ledger and credit control responsibilities. Your daily tasks will include processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, currency application, and VAT treatment. You will maintain up-to-date supplier accounts, reconcile statements, upload invoices to customer portals, and support the wider team with month-end and quarter-end procedures. In addition, you will handle credit control duties, helping to manage aged debt and ensure timely payments. What You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts assistant position Strong attention to detail with the ability to process invoices accurately Confidence in reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Familiarity with VAT rates and multi-currency processing (beneficial but not essential) Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines during monthly cycles Experience with customer portals and credit control processes A proactive and team-focused approach What You'll Get in Return You can expect a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive working environment. The organisation offers long-term stability, modern systems, and the chance to build on your finance experience while contributing to a well-coordinated team. You'll also gain exposure to month-end activities, helping to further strengthen your technical skills. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: £30k-£33k