Your new companyHays is proud to be supporting a well-established and highly respected public sector organisation in Birmingham city centre in the appointment of an Accounts Assistant to join their finance function.Your new roleThe organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the company''s Finance team on a fixed-term basis until December 2027.This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a key part in supporting financial control, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. You will work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team to maintain high standards of financial governance, compliance, and reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts PayableManage the invoices mailbox and supplier queriesProcess purchase invoices accurately and in a timely mannerPrepare and run weekly BACS paymentsMaintain supplier records and relationshipsPerform monthly payables reconciliationsAccounts ReceivablePrepare and issue sales invoicesSend customer statements and manage credit control processesIssue reminders and follow up on outstanding balancesMaintain customer records and relationshipsPerform monthly receivables reconciliationsCore Finance and ReportingProcess bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliationsPrepare month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and salary journalsSupport period-end close activitiesAudit employee expense claims to ensure