Accounts assistant

JobsTrackR; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Flexible hours

Permanent position

Job summary

Build Recruitment seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant in Plymouth to support day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping and admin tasks. The role covers invoices, ledgers, reconciliations and wide office support within a busy team.

The ideal candidate has Accounts/Bookkeeping experience, an AAT qualification is advantageous, and strong Excel/Office skills. Flexible hours and a hands-on, reliable approach are valued in this firm.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar role.
• AAT qualification or relevant bookkeeping experience advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping duties.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Support purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Perform reconciliations and maintain financial records.
• Provide general accounts administration and office support.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

Skills

Accounts experience

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Plymouth

£26,000 – £30,000 DOE

Full-time or Part-time Permanent

Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Plymouth?

Build Recruitment are working with a well-established business who are looking for an organised and reliable Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a varied role combining accounts, bookkeeping and general administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on position and being part of a busy team.

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, alongside providing general administrative support across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping duties
• Processing invoices and payments
• Supporting purchase and sales ledger functions
• Reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with general accounts administration
• Providing wider office and administrative support when required
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams
• Helping to ensure records and documentation are kept up to date

About You

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar role
• AAT qualification or relevant bookkeeping experience would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous, although not essential

Hours & Flexibility

The company is open to considering both full-time and part-time applicants.

For the right person, part-time hours could be 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, offering excellent flexibility around other commitments.

What's on Offer?

• £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Immediate start available
• Permanent position
• Varied role combining accounts and administration
• Opportunity to join a friendly and established team

If you have accounts/bookkeeping experience, are looking for a new opportunity and would like the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours, we'd love to hear from you.