Accounts Assistant

Edge Recruits; Totnes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable retail business based in Staverton is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to support its collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate has experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills. This role involves managing payroll for around 100 employees and performing various account reconciliations, all within a supportive environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension scheme

Annual profit share scheme

20% staff discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll.
• Confident with payroll processes, reconciliations, pensions, and submissions.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, nominal, etc.).
• Support with weekly retail sales reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees.

Skills

Experience with Sage 50 Accounts

Payroll processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Staverton, Near Totnes
Job Type: Part-Time (Monday to Wednesday)
Salary: £36,000 to £38,000k pro-rata
Recruiter: Mego Employment Ltd

Job Overview:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent retail business based in Staverton, known for its thriving farm shop, traditional butcher's counter, seasonal produce, and popular local goods such as Riverford Dairy products and handmade pies.

This part-time Accounts Assistant role is ideal for someone experienced in Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll, who thrives in a varied role and enjoys supporting a collaborative finance team within a complex, multi-departmental business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, nominal, etc.)

• Support with weekly retail sales reporting and management accounts

• Enter data into Sage 50 (invoices, petty cash, card receipts, journals, expenses)

• Maintain digital and paper-based financial records

• Oversee weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees

• Provide payroll and purchase ledger cover during staff holidays

• Ensure reconciliation between Sage Payroll and RotaCloud absence records

• Submit VAT returns accurately and on time

• Respond to internal finance queries and support ad hoc finance tasks

• Manage and monitor admin-related contracts and documentation

Requirements:

• Proven experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll

• Confident with payroll processes, reconciliations, pensions, and submissions

• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team

• Willingness to provide holiday cover and share responsibilities

Hours:

• Monday to Wednesday

• 9:00am - 5:30pm

• 30-minute lunch break

Benefits:

• 31 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Annual profit share scheme (e.g.£1,000 this year)

• 20% staff discount

• Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply:

Apply directly through Indeed, or contact Chris Henry at Mego Employment Ltd:
[e-mail]
07359 733800