Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £32,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £32,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Lancaster, Lancashire, LA5 1TT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4730441_1759421263 |
Summary
Finance Responsibilities
- Manage credit control, including chasing outstanding payments and maintaining debtor records.
- Post cash receipts and ensure correct allocation in the accounting system.
- Process payments via online terminals.
- Handle credit applications and checks for new and existing customers.
- Process invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely and accurate entry.
- Manage email administration for the Sales Ledger (SL), ensuring timely responses and accurate documentation.
- Respond to finance-related queries and support the finance team with ad hoc tasks.
- Maintain and update the leave register, including annual leave, sick leave, and special leave.
- Provide general HR support, including maintaining employee records and assisting with onboarding and leave management.
- Lead and conduct disciplinary and grievance hearings in accordance with company policies and UK employment law.
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll summaries in collaboration with Finance.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in finance (minimum 1-2 years).
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills and a professional approach.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Contract Type: Permanent
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
- Life Insurance
- Quarterly bonuses for attendance and health & safety
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team environment
- On the job training
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