Are you looking to build your finance career within a fast‑paced, supportive and expanding organisation? Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our client’s dynamic head office team in Plymouth. This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers, who thrives in a busy environment with genuine long‑term opportunities.
The Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function. You’ll take ownership of a range of cost centres and balance sheet codes, support month‑end and year‑end deadlines, and work closely with the wider Finance team to help maintain accurate financial records.
Your day will be varied and will include tasks such as invoice processing, cost analysis, reporting, reconciliations and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a selection of cost centres and balance sheet codes
Posting and evidencing monthly accruals, prepayments and journals
Analysing costs against budgets and reporting variances
Processing company expenses and credit card transactions
Coding expenditure invoices through a data capture system
Carrying out aged creditor reviews
Completing supplier statement reconciliations
Supporting budgeting and reforecasting processes
Playing a key role in meeting month‑end and year‑end deadlines
Assisting with ad‑hoc financial tasks when requiredAbout You We’re looking for someone who is:
Ideally AAT‑qualified or working towards a recognised financial qualification
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and work effectively within a team
Confident with IT systems, with strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
Analytical, motivated and eager to develop within a finance roleBenefits
Pension scheme
Long service awards
Generous employee discount
Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Supportive environment with opportunities to grow and progress
Pleae APPLY today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office
