Finance Assistant

Your new company

Hays are working exclusively with a well-established and growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector, based in Taunton. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation within its specialist market and continues to expand, creating the need for additional support within the finance team.

Your new role

In your new role as Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a hands-on position within a busy and fast-paced environment, offering exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Supporting bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Managing supplier invoices and resolving queries
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

This is a full-time, office-based role (Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00) and offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
What you''ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally:

• Be AAT qualified or part-qualified
• Have prior experience within a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role
• Have a good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Be comfortable working within a high-volume, transactional environment
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be confident using finance systems and Excel
• Be able to work on-site in Taunton 5 days per week

What you''ll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

• A salary of -28,000 - -30,000 per annum
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role
• The chance to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stability within a growing and well-established business

If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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