Accounts Assistant

Pertemps; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company based in Ivybridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage finance functions. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, completing reconciliations, and posting invoices. The ideal candidate will have accounts administration experience and be a confident user of Excel. This role offers a supportive team environment and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Healthcare scheme

Company pension with death in service benefit

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Previous accounts administration experience is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident user of Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Posting and coding invoices.
• Maintaining the nominal ledger.

Skills

Accounts administration experience

High level of accuracy

Confident user of Excel

Experience with finance systems

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant – Ivybridge | £27,000 – £29,000 (DOE)

Pertemps are proud to be working solely on behalf of our client, a family‑feel, well‑run business based in Ivybridge, to recruit an Accounts Assistant.

What’s on offer

• Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: 38.5 per week (flexible start times from 7:00am onwards)
• Full-time or part-time options available
• Free on-site parking
• Company Healthcare Scheme
• Company Pension with 4x salary death in service benefit
• Christmas Shutdown (days reserved from annual allowance)

The role

The Accounts Assistant will play a key part in keeping the finance function running smoothly. Working within an industrial environment, duties will include:

• Managing Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Posting and coding invoices
• Maintaining the nominal ledger
• Confidently using Excel and accounting systems

The ideal candidate

• Previous accounts administration experience is essential
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident user of Excel and finance systems
• Ideally a driver, due to location not being easily accessible by public transport

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll have the chance to make the role your own and grow with the business.

Interested? Apply today OR contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office for more information.