Accounts Assistant

Mego Employment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP service

Cycle to Work

EV scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mego Employment seeks an Accounts Assistant for a Plymouth-based manufacturing client. The role focuses on credit control, debtor management, and supporting the finance team with reporting and VAT compliance.

Part-time, 20 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term contract. On-site role with opportunities to develop in a dynamic finance department.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance administration.
• Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and VAT.
• Experience preparing and analysing financial reports.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• AAT/CIMA/ACCA study or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial and administrative support to the finance team.
• Focus on credit control and timely debt collection.
• Maintain customer accounts and chase debts per terms.
• Deliver debtor reporting to support cash flow decisions.
• Produce daily and weekly financial reports.
• Support monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns on time.
• Assist with invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

VAT

Financial reports

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

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 schemeElectric 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.