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)

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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.