Accounts Assistant

Your new companyA 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 rolePurchase & 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 succeedPrevious 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 returnSalary based on experience 23 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)Potential for support if studyingOpportunity to join a fast-growing group with on-going career opportunities.Smart new officesWhat 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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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