Accounts Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Exeter

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Support

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    up to £27.5k

  • Closing date

    31 Oct 2025
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Accounts Assistant for an exciting client in Exeter

Your new company

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting our financial operations, ensuring precision in financial transactions and records. Your responsibilities will encompass providing essential support to our finance department, contributing to the seamless execution of day-to-day activities. Additionally, you will directly assist the Head of Finance, handling office administration duties, basic accounting tasks, and taking ownership of purchase and sales ledgers. Your role will extend to aiding in month-end processes and addressing customer enquiries pertaining to invoices and other accounting matters. This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm with 30 mins lunch.

Your new role

- Financial Records: Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
- Process Supplier Invoices: Efficiently handle the processing of supplier invoices, payment preparations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Cross-Reference Invoices: Thoroughly cross-reference invoices with supplier terms and charges to verify consistency and identify any discrepancies.
- Manage Invoice Queries: Effectively manage internal and external invoice queries for debtors and creditors, providing timely and accurate responses to resolve issues promptly.
- Credit Control: Implement credit control measures and proactively chase outstanding debts to maintain healthy cash flow and minimize financial risks.
- Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile the company’s purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records.
- Meet Monthly Deadlines
- Communication Management: Monitor daily communications and promptly address any queries or concerns, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Utilise Financial Tools: Utilise spreadsheets and QuickBooks to perform various financial tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Ad Hoc Support: Provide assistance to the Head of Finance as needed, undertaking ad hoc duties and projects to support departmental objectives and initiatives.
- Month-end: Assist with month-end financial closing processes.


What you'll need to succeed
- AAT Level 2 minimum or qualified by experience
- Proven experience working in a similar role as an Accounts Assistant or related position
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Xero and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry tasks
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team


What you'll get in return

Free parking on site.

NEST Pension
28 days Annual leave
Employee discounts off products
Discretionary annual bonus each January.

What you need to do now

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