Accounts Assistant

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Saltash; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 5%

EAP via Westfield Health

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Theatre/Cinema vouchers

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd in Saltash is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance activities within a busy team. Based on-site, you will handle purchase ledger, supplier payments, and reconciliations while contributing to efficient finance processes.

Key tasks include processing invoices, managing the accounts inbox, and assisting with bank reconciliations. The role offers a permanent on-site opportunity with a friendly team and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general IT skills.
• Positive and proactive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance function.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Upload invoices and credit notes to Sage via accounting software.
• Full responsibility for purchase ledger.
• Carry out monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve supplier queries. Prepare and process BACS supplier payments from Sage.
• Prepare and process foreign currency payment runs.
• Make ad hoc bank payments as required.
• Manage the accounts and finance inbox.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, expenses, and general finance administration.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to support the smooth running of the finance function.
• Contribute towards improving finance processes and maintaining efficient ways of working.

Skills

Experience in accounts/finance

Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Clear communicator

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a global leader in their sector, based in Saltash. This role will support the finance function with day-to-day accounts processing within a busy and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support transactional activities, supplier payments, reconciliations, and general finance administration, whilst also assisting the wider finance team with operational processes. This is a permanent on-site opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Upload Invoices and credit notes to Sage via accounting software.
• Full responsibility for purchase ledger
• Carry out monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve supplier queries. Prepare and process BACS supplier payments from Sage.
• Prepare and process foreign currency payment runs
• Make ad hoc bank payments as required
• Manage the accounts and finance inbox.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, expenses, and general finance administration.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to support the smooth running of the finance function.
• Contribute towards improving finance processes and maintaining efficient ways of working.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Knowledge of Sage (Sage 200 desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general IT skills.
• Positive and proactive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance function.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail.

Salary

Salary - £30,000.

Hours

Hours - 39 hours, 4.5 day week.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme - 5% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via Westfield Health
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave and paid sickness entitlement increases with length of service
• Free on-site parking
• Monthly and weekly raffles, including cash prizes, Theatre Royal and cinema vouchers
• Charity support initiatives
• Early finish on Fridays / 4.5-day week