Accounts Assistant

Trial Balance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting invites applications for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working. You will support the Finance Manager across the entire finance function, ensuring accuracy of financial operations and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has prior accounting experience, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and an AAT qualification or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end bookkeeping and journal processing.
• Maintaining ledgers and reconciliations.
• Reviewing costs against budgets and reporting key variances.
• Assisting with management accounts preparation and monthly reporting.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, payroll data and audit schedules.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and benchmarking activities.
• Processing expense claims and supporting accounts payable and receivable.
• Providing cover and support for credit control when required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Journal entries

Ledgers

Mgmt accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

VAT returns

Payroll data

Audit schedules

Credit control

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a highly respected professional services organisation, experiencing continued growth. They now seek to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, this role offers great variety and the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the finance function. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and smooth running of financial operations across the organisation, including:

• End-to-end bookkeeping and journal processing
• Maintaining ledgers and reconciliations
• Reviewing costs against budgets and reporting key variances
• Assisting with management accounts preparation and monthly reporting
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, payroll data and audit schedules
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and benchmarking activities
• Processing expense claims and supporting accounts payable and receivable
• Providing cover and support for credit control when required

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, a strong understanding of accounting principles and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel. An AAT qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous, though candidates qualified by experience are equally encouraged to apply.

This organisation has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and genuine care for both clients and employees. They’ve received multiple national awards for outstanding client experience and commitment to wellbeing, reflecting a workplace culture where people are valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

Alongside a friendly and inclusive environment, you’ll enjoy generous benefits and the opportunity to continue your studies if you wish.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where your contribution will be recognised and your career supported.