Your new company
Hays Recruitment is partnering with a manufacturing business based in Darwen to help recruit for an Accounts Assistant role. They have a long-standing history of excellence in design, quality, and craftsmanship. They are a significant workplace in the local community, with over 250 employees and their longest-serving employee has 40 years of service. This role is cover for a member of staff taking a secondment, developing their skills in another area of the business for a total of 6 months. The role is a full-time onsite role with flexibility on the start and finishing times.

Your new role
As a temporary Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting requirements, including customer invoicing procedures, chasing overdue amounts, and dealing with queries. You will handle AR month-end routine procedures and forward customer statements, perform period updates and reconciliations, and conduct weekly production and sales analysis. You will maintain weekly spreadsheets for performance, lost time, production, and sales reports and graphs. Additionally, you will allocate cash receipts to the accounts receivable ledger and liaise with internal and external accounts payable departments to resolve queries. Your role will also involve maintaining manual cash books, preparing month-end prepayments and accruals schedules, bank reconciliation, and cash returns for the Head Office. You will be responsible for quarterly VAT returns, providing financial analysis as required by Department Managers, assisting with Reception cover as needed, providing cover for the Accounts Payable section during periods of absence, handling government returns, and reconciling intercompany accounts.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in accounts receivable and payable. You should be proficient in using accounting software and have excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Good communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders are also important.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will gain a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience, have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with flexible working hours. You will gain valuable experience in a well-established company known for its quality and craftsmanship. This role offers a chance to be part of a close-knit community and contribute to the success of a business with a rich history. As well as an excellent benefits package.

What you need to do now
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