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
