Accounts Assistant

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly regarded organisation based in Cardiff, known for its collaborative culture, strong operational values, and commitment to continuous improvement.Due to a period of change within the finance team, they are now looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support the smooth running of financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across a professional finance function within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Your new roleAs an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting both transactional and administrative processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding across the general ledger, cost centres, and projects
• Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to internal and external queries
• Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting timely payments
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records
• Monitoring debtor balances and supporting credit control activities where required
• Processing bank transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations
• Supporting staff expenses and company credit card administration
• Assisting with journals, accruals, and general finance processes
• Providing general administrative support across the finance team
• Supporting compliance processes where required

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering strong exposure across both accounts payable and receivable, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a broad understanding of finance operations within a busy and dynamic organisation.What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts administration role
• Experience processing invoices or supporting accounts payable processes
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel

What you'll get in return

• Salary of circa £28,000 per annum
• 18-month fixed-term contract offering stability and valuable experience
• 35-hour working week supporting work-life balance
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension and additional employee benefits
• Opportunity to gain broad experience across a finance function
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact at Hays Accountancy & Finance on for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, please feel free to get in touch to discuss your career options.

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