Accounts Assistant

Edge Recruits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension with employer contrib.

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 Virtual GP service

Cycle to Work scheme

EV scheme

Employee discounts and cashback offers

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Edge Recruits is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a Plymouth-based manufacturing business. You will provide financial and administrative support with a strong focus on credit control and debt management.

Responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, VAT returns, debtor reporting, and assisting with monthly/annual reporting cycles. This 12-month fixed-term, part-time role offers hands-on finance experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.
• Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports.
• Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team.
• Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making.
• Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy.
• Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

VAT

Excel

Office applications

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

AAT / CIMA / ACCA studies

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Plymouth (on-site)

Salary: £16,000 per annum

Employment Type: Temporary

Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contract

Our client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.

The Role:

• Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team.
• Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making.
• Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy.
• Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.

Required Expertise:

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.
• Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports.
• Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension with employer contributions
• Life assurance/life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback offers
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.
• Competent at preparing and analysing financial reports.
• Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
• Experience in using SAP ERP.