Finance Assistant

Gap Personnel; Willand; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a finance team in Willand. The role requires minimum 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, strong numerical skills, and excellent organisational abilities. Key responsibilities include managing financial operations, credit control, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers benefits like a pension scheme, onsite parking, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free and on-site parking

Yearly profit-based bonus

Casual dress code

Ongoing training and development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping/accounts experience required.
• Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational abilities and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy in records.
• Perform credit control and debt chasing.
• Administer sales and purchase ledger.

Skills

Bookkeeping/accounts experience

Numerical skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Location: Willand, Devon
Salary: £25,000 – £28,900 per year (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where your organisational skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the company’s success.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy in records, timely invoicing, and compliance with company procedures. This role involves working closely with colleagues and clients, managing multiple financial processes, and supporting month-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit control and debt chasing.

• Sales and purchase ledger administration.

• Reconciling company credit cards and accounts.

• Managing a debtor ledger of approx. £1.4 million.

• Supporting month-end procedures and producing reports.

• Updating financial data using Excel and accounting software.

• Maintaining organised filing systems for financial documentation.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping/accounts experience.

• Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational abilities and multitasking skills.

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.

• Free and on-site parking.

• Yearly profit-based bonus.

• Casual dress code.

• Ongoing training and development support.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and are looking for your next opportunity in finance, apply today with your CV.