Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

About the Company A growing SME with a turnover of approximately £10m, looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their bookkeeping skills and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a supportive business environment. The Role Reporting to the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 200. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger Processing supplier invoices and credit notes Reconciling supplier statements Assisting with weekly payment runs Resolving supplier queriesSales Ledger Raising and posting customer invoices Allocating customer receipts Reconciling customer accounts Assisting with credit control activitiesBanking & Reconciliations Posting bank transactions Performing bank reconciliations Processing employee expensesGeneral Finance Support Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting month-end processes Assisting with journals and balance sheet reconciliations Providing administrative support to the finance team as required About You Essential Previous experience in a finance, accounts, bookkeeping or administrative role Good attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational skills Good communication skills Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Competent user of Microsoft Excel and OutlookDesirable Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software AAT qualification or currently studying AAT Experience with reconciliations and journals Understanding of bookkeeping principles What's On Offer Competitive salary of £27,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly and supportive working environment 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. 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 found at (url removed)