Accounts Assistant

The Port William; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves supporting invoicing and managing customer accounts, requiring strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers excellent training opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

30% discount on food & drink

50% discount on accommodation

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Discounted membership with local businesses

Cycle to work scheme

Company bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in administrative roles.
• Experience handling a variety of tasks.
• Confident using MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for customer accounts and invoicing.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting transactions.
• Assist in general financial management administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Job Type

Location

Thursday 29th May 2025

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant, on either a full or part time basis, to join our finance team working specifically within the sales accounts team, supporting with invoicing and the administration of customer accounts. This is an exciting time to be joining St Austell Brewery and the finance team, as we evolve our ways of working to ensure maximum efficiency.

The Role

1. You will provide administrative support for the business through tasks such as setting up customer accounts, distributing documents, and managing creditor/invoice reports.
2. Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions via daily banking routines.
3. Assist in general financial management administration.
4. Support and contribute to the continued improvement of processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.

About You

1. You have a strong background in administrative roles, ideally within a similar function.
2. You have experience handling a variety of tasks.
3. You are confident using MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
4. You have strong attention to detail.
5. You can escalate issues as required and communicate effectively across all levels of seniority.
6. You are able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

What we offer in return

1. 33 days of annual leave.
2. 30% discount on food & drink and 50% discount on accommodation.
3. Excellent training and career development opportunities.
4. Discounted membership with local businesses.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Company bonus scheme.
7. Health cash plan.
8. Pension scheme.

Additional Info

We are not able to offer a skilled worker visa for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

For further details and a full job description, please email [e-mail].

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note, we do not accept contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

Application Process

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2. Last name *
3. E-mail address *
4. Telephone number
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Additional Questions

1. Do you have proof of eligibility to work in the UK without employer sponsorship? *
2. Do you have an unspent criminal conviction under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? *
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6. Are you referred by a current employee? *
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8. Have you previously worked for St Austell Brewery? *
9. Are you aged 16 or over and past minimum school leaving age? *
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