Temporary Accounts Assistant

Temporary Accounts Assistant – Salary up to £15ph – Plymouth – Ongoing

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been re‑assigned by a successful client – a large and highly respected services company operating across the South West and beyond. They are currently seeking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full‑time, temporary basis. The role’s purpose is to help take the strain off the Finance Manager during a busy period for the company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the accounts payable function: creation and recording of invoices, assisting with supplier payment runs and reconciliation of payments.
• Enter and reconcile petty cash and credit card transactions.
• Responsible for payment of staff expenses.
• Input payroll journals.
• Review aged debtors and creditors.
• Assist in managing cash flow.
• Assist with month‑end procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of the company’s Xero‑based systems.

Qualifications:

We value experience over formal qualifications. Candidates should have good IT skills, the ability to hit the ground running, strong multitasking abilities, exceptional internal and external communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.