Accounts Assistant
hace 2 días
Exeter
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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. JBRP1_UKTJ