Accounts Assistant

Plessey Semiconductors; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing electronics company in Plymouth seeks a Finance Operations Assistant to support finance activities, including bank reconciliations and invoicing. The successful candidate will handle month-end postings, manage VAT returns, and assist with audits. This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the company’s finance projects and sustainability initiatives. In return, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Group personal pension plan and life assurance

28 days holiday entitlement

Subsidised gym

Private health and dental schemes

Free on-site parking

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and hot drinks

Staff events

Subsidised canteen

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in Excel and experienced with finance systems.
• Experience working in a large organization.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to multi-task and manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end postings and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor bank activity and prepare VAT returns.
• Create customer invoices and process payments.
• Administer the timesheet and credit card systems.
• Support sustainability reporting and year-end audits.

Skills

Accounting Software

Time Management

Accounts Administration

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Reconciliation

Administrative Skill

Leadership skills

Accounting & Finance

Accounts Management

Communication

Analysis Skills

Relationship Management

Team Player Spirit

Budgeting Skills

Accounts Payable

Education

AAT Level 3 Qualified / working towards qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance operations. From accurate processing and month-end postings to managing bank reconciliations and VAT returns youll keep everything on track. Youll also handle invoicing payments timesheets and credit card administration while supporting accounts payable and employee expenses. Beyond day-to-day tasks youll assist with sustainability reporting year-end audits and wider finance projects. This role is perfect for someone organised reliable and ready to manage multiple priorities with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the financial reporting team with month-end postings e.g. bank statement postings accruals preparation etc
• Monitoring bank activity and performing bank reconciliations
• Preparation of the Group VAT return
• Creation of outgoing customer invoices and processing incoming payments
• Administration of the timesheet system
• Administration of the company credit cards and ensuring compliance with the policy
• Assisting with processing supplier invoicesand supplier payment runs
• Processing of employee expense reports
• Assisting with sustainability reporting
• Assisting with the year-end external audit
• Other finance administration as required

Experience & Attributes

• AAT Level 3 Qualified / working towards qualification or equivalent experience
• Competent with excel and experience with finance systems (SAP experience desirable)
• Experience working in a well established large organisation.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and cope with a wide variety of duties
• Be alert and adaptable to changing priorities of the team
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in a discreet manner

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Life at Plessey

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The Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Group personal pension plan and life assurance
• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Subsidised gym
• Private health and dental schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit and hot drinks
• Staff events
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee referral scheme

Sophie Senior HR Advisor

Since joining the HR team at Plessey Ive had such great opportunities within the business to further develop my skillset at a time of exciting growth for the company. The people at Plessey really make this business what it is and the support network available to you on a daily basis is brilliant and something Im proud to be part of.

Lee Purchasing Manager

At Plessey we are passionate about what we do and everyone on our team contributes towards achieving our companys vision and success. Its a great place to work and I really enjoy working here.

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Time Management
• Accounts Administration
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Reconciliation
• Administrative Skill
• Leadership skills
• Accounting & Finance
• Accounts Management
• Communication
• Analysis Skills
• Relationship Management
• Team Player Spirit
• Budgeting Skills
• Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 25001 - 35000