Accounts Assistant and Company Administrator – £15 to £18 per hour

Plants Galore; Highweek; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Immediate start available

Permanent employment

Job summary

Plants Galore on the outskirts of Newton Abbot is seeking a versatile administration/accounts trainee to join the head office team. The role offers on-site training, progression opportunities, and a long-term career path within a growing £13 million horticultural business.

Immediate start options are available for the right candidates. Key duties include processing supplier invoices, reconciling the bank, handling petty cash, and data entry for the growing department.

Qualifications

• Experience isn’t required but strong computer skills are essential for this role.
• Candidates with experience in accounts and administration would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing and checking delivery notes / invoices to prepare payments.
• Processing supplier invoices for approval and payment.
• Reconciling the bank account.
• Processing petty cash receipts.
• Allocating uniforms and sundries.
• Administrating the growing side of our business including data entry and reporting.
• Purchasing for the growing department; liaising with suppliers and nursery managers.

Skills

Data entry

Accounting basics

Bank reconciliation

Office software

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• £15 to £18 per hour
• £31,000 to £37,000 per annum
• Alternatively option to work 30 to 40 hours per week
• Business located on the outskirts of Newton Abbot
• Career Opportunities Available
• Join our friendly and experienced head office team running a £13 million horticultural business
• Immediate start options now available for the right applicants –

This is a key versatile role within a very talented office team who are running the most successful retail garden centre business in the southwest. Full on site training will be provided by our experienced managers offering strong personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress in their career in accounts or company administration and is willing to learn multiple aspects of our successful business. We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment which would include in depth training in a large range of office tasks. We have a varied range of managers who have extensive experience and are wanting to help develop the right candidate in their career.

The role includes the following duties:

• Processing and checking delivery notes / invoices/ etc in preparation of payments
• Processing of supplier invoices for approval and payment
• Reconciling the bank account
• Processing petty cash receipts
• Allocating uniforms and sundries
• Administrating the growing side of our business. This will include data entry and reporting.
• Purchasing for the growing department. Liaising with suppliers and our nursery managers.

This is a varied role that will allow you to gain experience in many departments and would suit an individual who is keen to progress in an administration role. Experience isn’t required but strong computer skills are essential for this role. Candidates with experience in accounts and administration would be preferred. Applicants also need attention to detail and excellent time management skills to ensure that all deadlines are met and that their days are organised. This role is designed to support the business and the senior managers while providing sickness and holiday cover where appropriate. With the company planning to continue expansion further, this role has plenty of opportunity for growth