Accounts Assistant

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end tasks. Ideal candidates have strong numerical skills and experience in a finance role, with the chance to develop their career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Permanent full-time position

Structured support for role development

Collaboration within a respected team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, purchase ledger or finance role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage purchase ledger administration.
• Assist with month-end financial tasks such as accruals, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

An established legal services firm based in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to support a busy accounts function and grow within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage purchase ledger administration.
• Assist with month-end financial tasks such as accruals, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support sales ledger activities, credit control and debtor management.
• Collaborate with the finance team and wider business to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Maintain and update financial and vendor records in accounting software.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Your Profile

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, purchase ledger or finance role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Ideally working towards or qualified in accounting/bookkeeping (AAT or equivalent) - a plus but not essential.

What’s On Offer

• A steady, permanent full-time position in a supportive professional services firm.
• Opportunity to work in a respected legal environment and develop your accounting career.
• A collaborative team and structured support for your role and development.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a growing business, please apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion