Finance & Administration Assistant

Trial Balance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable South West employer in Plymouth is seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant for a permanent role offering flexibility for full or part-time work. The assistant will manage the purchase ledger, prepare sales invoices, and support a busy finance team. Ideal candidates should have bookkeeping experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. A collaborative environment with competitive salary and social events awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive workplace

Company socials and team events

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and process supplier payments.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices.
• Post receipts and payments into accounting systems.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Manage utilities and supplier contracts.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounts administration experience

Solid IT skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Finance & Administration Assistant - Plymouth - £26k - £29k - Full or Part time - Permanent

Trial Balance Consulting have been exclusively engaged by a long established and well respected South West business with an excellent reputation for quality, professionalism and customer service. The company offers a welcoming, collaborative culture and a modern waterside office environment in central Plymouth.

We are seeking an experienced Finance and Administration Assistant to support a busy and friendly finance team. This varied role offers flexibility to work full or part time depending on the needs of the successful candidate, and provides the chance to be involved in a wide range of accounting and administrative activities.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger and processing supplier payments
• Preparing and issuing sales invoices
• Posting receipts and payments into accounting systems
• Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Managing utilities, supplier contracts and liaising with external contacts
• Providing general administrative and finance support to the wider team

You will bring previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience, solid IT and Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail. Experience within a professional or commercial environment would be an advantage, though not essential.

This is a superb opportunity to join a progressive local employer offering a competitive salary, a supportive people focused workplace, and the option to take part in company socials and team events if that is your thing.

To apply, click Apply and upload your CV and I will be in touch quickly to discuss next steps.
This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting (reference DS10794).