Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location:

Plymouth (on-site)
Salary: 16,000 per annum

Employment Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contract

Our client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.

The Role:

Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team.
Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms.
Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making.
Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy.
Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.

Required Expertise:

Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.

Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports.
Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.

Benefits:

Generous holiday allowance
Company pension with employer contributions
Life assurance/life cover
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24/7 Virtual GP service
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric Vehicle scheme
Employee discounts and cashback offers
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression opportunities

How to Apply:

Click apply to discuss this Accounts Assistant role or email (url removed)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.
Competent at preparing and analysing financial reports.
Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Confident communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
Experience in using SAP ERP.