https://jobs.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-hays-accounts-and-finance--46af4001-460b-4dd1-a730-5346488a6b44 RSS feed for Accounts Assistant at Hays Accounts and Finance. en-gb Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:30:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-hays-accounts-and-finance--46af4001-460b-4dd1-a730-5346488a6b44 https://jobs.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-hays-accounts-and-finance--46af4001-460b-4dd1-a730-5346488a6b44 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:52:17 GMT Location: Darlington | Salary: 26000.00-26000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Your new company A growing and exciting group based in Darlington is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of finance-related duties. Your new role Purchase and sales ledgerProcessing supplier invoices/reconciling statementsProcessing sales invoices and customer contractsProcessing expensesFollowing and using the Sage accounts system and contracts systemManagement and resolution of queriesBank reconciliationsPayments runsCredit Control - proactively chasing aged and current debt via telephone and emailWhat you''ll need to succeed Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role but not essentialExperience of Sage/Xero desirableProficient in ExcelThe ability to adapt, multitask and work to deadlinesA self-starter with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skillsPositive working mentalityStudying towards an accountancy qualification or part/fully qualified - desirable but not essentialWhat you''ll get in return Salary based on experience 23 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)Potential for support if studyingOpportun... Permanent