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 Chris.Henry@mego.co.uk

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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.