Accounts Assistant

Your new companyRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Are you highly organised, great with people, and excited by the idea of keeping a busy finance function running smoothly? We're looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing Finance Team located near Chipping Norton. Playing a key role in ensuring the suppliers are paid on time, data is accurate, and processes run like clockwork.This is a varied role at the heart of the finance operations - perfect for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, and working collaboratively across teams.Your new roleAct as the main point of contact between the business and Accounts Payable team, resolving invoice queries quickly to avoid delays.Support the onboarding of new suppliers, complete supplier setup forms, and maintain accurate supplier information within Sage.Assist with complex supplier statement reconciliations and help reduce debit balances by ensuring prompt posting of invoices linked to direct debit or pro forma payments.Contribute to the production of daily, weekly and monthly cash flow statements and support monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Assist with preparing and organising financial data required for external audits.Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and enhance efficiency across the finance function.Provide general support across the finance team and offer basic cover for other roles when required.Ideal for someone organised, confident in communicating with suppliers and colleagues, and keen to grow within a supportive finance team.What you'll need to succeedStrong experience working within a finance department, with practical, hands‑on involvement in Accounts PayableBackground in a multi‑site organisation, ideally gained within retail or hospitalityA natural problem‑solver who enjoys taking ownership, getting things done and improving the way things workComfortable in a varied role that blends structured daily and weekly routines with ad‑hoc tasks where no two days feel the sameCollaborative approach with a genuine commitment to working effectively across different teams and functionsConfident communicator who builds positive relationships with both finance and non‑finance colleaguesAAT qualification is an advantage, but not essential.Experience using Sage 200 is beneficialSolid intermediate Excel skills, with confidence handling data and spreadsheetsWhat you'll get in returnFully office‑based role with a supportive, collaborative team environmentSalary offered: £32,000 - £35,000 annual salaryFlexible working hours to help you balance life and work33 days paid holiday, inclusive of public holidays.Generous 9% employer pension contributionRefer a Friend Scheme Bonus2 Company parties per year.Subsidised private medical insurance.Staff lunch discountStudy support available to help you progress your qualificationsClear opportunities for career development and progressionWhat you need to do nowIf 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. xwwtmva 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)