Accounts Assistant

Carrington Wood; Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is searching for an experienced Accounts Assistant in Honiton. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and is set to last until March 2026. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of both Accounts Payable and Receivable, be comfortable working with finance systems, and be available for an immediate start. The job includes responsibilities such as processing invoices, managing accounts, and providing support during a system change.

Benefits

Immediate start

Competitive hourly rate

Early finish every Friday

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a transactional finance role is required.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Receivable is necessary.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including sales invoices.
• Handle supplier and customer queries.

Skills

Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant role

Knowledge of Accounts Payable

Knowledge of Accounts Receivable

Comfortable with finance systems

High attention to detail

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Honiton, Devon – Contract

💰 Rate: Circa £15.50 - £16.50 per hour (Including Holiday Pay)
📍 Location: Honiton, Devon
🕒 Hours: 40 hours per week, early finish on Fridays
📅 Start: ASAP (ideally before Christmas)
📆 Contract: Until end of March 2026 (initially)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant available immediately and looking for a contract to take you through to at least spring 2026? Do you have strong exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and enjoy supporting finance teams during periods of system change? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Carrington Wood is pleased to be working with our client to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a contract basis. This role will support the finance function during a busy period, with a particular focus on transactional finance and assisting with testing a new finance system.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• ✔ Processing Accounts Payable invoices
• ✔ Managing Accounts Receivable, including raising sales invoices and allocating receipts
• ✔ Handling supplier and customer queries efficiently and professionally
• ✔ Supporting month-end tasks as required
• ✔ Assisting with testing, validation, and troubleshooting of a new finance system
• ✔ Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
• ✔ Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team

What We’re Looking For:

• 💡 Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• 💡 Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• 💡 Comfortable working with finance systems and supporting system testing
• 💡 High attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
• 💡 Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively within a team
• 💡 Available to start ASAP

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• ✅ Immediate start with contract secured through to March 2026
• ✅ Early finish every Friday
• ✅ Competitive hourly rate, negotiable for the right candidate
• ✅ Opportunity to gain experience supporting a system implementation
• ✅ Friendly and supportive working environment
• ✅ On-site parking

📅 Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Accounts Assistant opportunity in Honiton.

Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon, and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Administration, HR, Customer Service, and Business Development on both a temporary and permanent basis.