AP/AR Assistant

Your new company A successful and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment. The company offers long-term career prospects, excellent benefits, and a stable working environment. Your new role As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function by managing day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities. You will ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, contributing to smooth month-end processes and maintaining strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP) Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately and on time. Match, batch and code invoices to correct cost centres and GL codes. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies. Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs (BACS/online banking). Maintain up-to-date supplier records and ensure compliance with internal procedures. Handle supplier queries and resolve issues promptly. Support month-end with AP schedules and reconciliations. Accounts Receivable (AR) Allocate and post customer payments. Monitor aged debt and carry out proactive credit control. Follow up overdue accounts via phone and email. Maintain accurate customer accounts and liaise with sales on invoice/payment issues. Produce AR reports for management as required. What you'll need to succeed Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance understanding of AP and AR processes. Proficient with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks). Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. High accuracy, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills. What you'll get in return Company pension scheme 1.30pm finish every Friday! 28 days holiday (pro rata) Health & wellbeing programme Westfield Health (post-probation) Employee discount On-site parking Training and study support (where applicable) Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive finance team 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 on 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 Skills: AP AR accounts payable accounts receivable finance assistant accounts Benefits: 28k+