Accounts Assistant

Bailey Partnership; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Partnership seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Plymouth. The role involves managing client invoices, negotiating payments, and contributing to process improvements in a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and great communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent progression opportunities

Private Healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in a previous accounting role is essential.
• Outstanding organisational skills with a flexible approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively collect debts and manage overdue invoices.
• Negotiate payment plans and assist with purchase ledger duties.
• Act as a primary contact for client queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

Relevant experience in accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about numbers? Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Assistant and contribute to our growing success.

Bailey Partnership is an award winning consultancy practice looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to contribute to our continued growth.

Established in 1971 and operating from 11 offices across the South of England, East Midlands, Scotland & Manchester, we are a Building Top 150 consultancy offering Architectural, Interior Design, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning services.

Our ethos is based on efficiency, flexibility, accessibility and being passionate about what we do, always striving to build meaningful enduring relationships with our clients and industry partners.

Our ongoing success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our experience alongside our highly motivated, well trained and professionally qualified staff ensures the very best service.

About the Role:

Join our dynamic and people-focused organisation as an Accounts Assistant, you'll be a self-starter contributing to a friendly and growing team. This role offers exciting opportunities to use your accounting expertise, working both independently and collaboratively, you will proactively identify and implement process improvements. If you're looking for a role where your initiative and teamwork are valued, and you're eager to grow within a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactive debt collection via all types of communication and chasing overdue invoices, in accordance with payment terms.
• Act as a primary point of contact for queries and build a rapport with clients to facilitate timely payments and resolve issues.
• Setting up new clients and carrying out the necessary credit checks
• Negotiate payment plans and set up terms and conditions.
• Ensuring filing systems are kept up to date.
• Assisting with archive maintenance.
• Assisting with purchase ledger duties where required.
• Driven and willing to take on additional responsibilities, including deputising for colleagues during absences.
• Other ad hoc accounting duties.

Skills and Expertise Required:

• AAT qualified (desirable but not essential)
• Relevant experience in a previous accounting role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (such as Xero) would be an advantage but training is also provided.
• Outstanding organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have a flexible, positive approach and be comfortable with a changing to do list
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Tenacity and good problem solving skills

Benefits:

• Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression opportunities
• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
• Up to 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Regular sports & social events - BBQ’s, boat trips, bowling nights!
• Private Healthcare
• Excellent enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline

And much more...!

Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, and we expect all employees to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful to their colleagues. We actively promote equal opportunities, and continuously strive to value our diverse workforce.