Accounts Administrator

Your new company

Hays are working exclusively with a successful and growing business in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit an Accounts Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career who is looking to gain hands-on experience, learn from an experienced team, and develop their accounting skills in a supportive environment.

Your new role

You will be joining an established finance team where you will receive training and exposure across a variety of accounting functions. This role offers the chance to build a strong foundation in finance while developing valuable skills that will support your long-term career progression.Duties will include:

• Purchase Ledger - Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Sales Ledger - Posting and allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Credit Control - Supporting the collection of outstanding payments and building positive relationships with customers.
• Payroll - Assisting with the processing of employee hours and payroll-related administration.
• Using SAP and Excel

As your experience grows, you will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and further develop your accounting knowledge.

What you'll need to succeed

You may already have some experience within an accounts, finance, or administration role, or perhaps you are currently studying AAT and looking for an opportunity to put your learning into practice.Most importantly, you will:

• Be enthusiastic about building a long-term career in finance.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Be organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Be motivated to develop your skills and progress your career.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior accounts professional to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. You will receive full training and support from an experienced finance team, allowing you to develop your skills and gain exposure across a range of accounting functions.Benefits include:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Exposure to all areas of a busy finance department.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• AAT study support (if desired).
• The opportunity to progress and develop your career within finance.
• Excellent working hours with an early finish on a Friday

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.

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