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Accounts Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Swansea Full-time GBP 30,000 – 30,000
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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: £30,000
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

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