Accounts Assistant

Your new company

A growing engineering business based in Exeter is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 4-month contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a busy, fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects across the UK and would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative finance function.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential support across the finance department, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders
• Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Preparing and assisting with weekly supplier payment runs
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes
• Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records
• Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding debt
• Performing daily bank reconciliations and cash postings
• Assisting with month-end duties, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses and timesheets
• Supporting project costing and financial administration
• Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator position. Strong purchase ledger and sales ledger experience is essential, alongside good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.

You will be organised, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a busy team environment. Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return

• £16.00 - £19.00 per hour
• Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension
• Immediate start available
• Full-time on-site role in Exeter
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

What you need to do now

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