Accounts Assistant

Build Recruitment; Lower Wilcove; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Plymouth to support day‑to‑day accounting and general office duties. You will handle bookkeeping tasks and process invoices.

The ideal candidate will have prior accounts experience, an AAT qualification (advantageous), strong Excel skills, and good attention to detail. Permanent position with flexible hours and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, bookkeeping or similar role.
• AAT qualification or relevant bookkeeping experience advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping duties.
• Processing invoices and payments.
• Supporting purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Carrying out reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with general accounts administration.
• Providing wider office and administrative support when required.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

Skills

Excel

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Plymouth

£26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Full‑time or Part‑time PermanentImmediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Plymouth?

Build Recruitment are working with a well-established business who are looking for an organised and reliable Accounts Assistant to join their team.

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, alongside providing general administrative support across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping duties
• Processing invoices and payments
• Supporting purchase and sales ledger functions
• Reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with general accounts administration
• Providing wider office and administrative support when required
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams
• Helping to ensure records and documentation are kept up to date

About You

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar role
• AAT qualification or relevant bookkeeping experience would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous, although not essential

Hours & Flexibility

The company is open to considering both full-time and part-time applicants.

For the right person, part-time hours could be 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, offering excellent flexibility around other commitments.

What's on Offer?

• £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Immediate start available
• Permanent position
• Varied role combining accounts and administration
• Opportunity to join a friendly and established team