Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant, Full-time, Permanent, Retail & Consumer Good Sector, Gloucester

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a dynamic retail and consumer goods organisation that specialises in creating beautiful and affordable decorative lighting. Known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability, this company is a leading supplier in the lighting industry. They value their team of dedicated individuals who share a passion for lighting and strive to create products that are both visually appealing and built to last.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Working days & hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30AM-5PM & 30-minute lunch, fully on-site with flex to be from home 1 day per week after initial probation

Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department, managing both UK and US accounts payable processes.
Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the Accounts Payable inbox.

Processing weekly and monthly payment runs.

Handling Sovereign Payments.

Completing bank and credit/commercial card reconciliations.

Posting invoices in Brightpearl (or similar) would be ideal.

Preparing and entering journals.

Assisting with management accounts and month-end duties.

Supporting customer service with order, payment, and refund queries.

Helping prepare VAT returns.

Managing aged debtors and creditors.

Matching purchase orders with invoices.

Dealing with foreign payments and exchange rates.

Preparing nominal activity reports for costing information.

Monitoring bank balances and intercompany transfers.

Assisting with balance reconciliation.

Entering foreign invoices and exchange rates.

Setting up suppliers and accounts.

Providing cover for absences in the US company.

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel reporting.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Invoice processing experience.
• Account management experience.
• Experience with Brightpearl and/or Shopify (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of US tax (a bonus but not essential).

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent organisational and efficiency skills.

Effective time management abilities.

Excellent communication skills.

A methodical and accurate approach to work.

Problem-solving skills.

Numeric and financial literacy.

Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets.

Understanding foreign currency and exchange rates.

Ability to think systemically.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available. We offer a competitive salary and a rewarding work environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing company and develop your skills within the field of finance.

What you need to do now
If 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. #