Accounts Assistant

Description

Your new company

A growing engineering business based in Exeter is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 4-month contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a busy, fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects across the UK and would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative finance function.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential support across the finance department, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities will include:

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching to purchase ordersSupplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice discrepanciesPreparing and assisting with weekly supplier payment runsRaising sales invoices and credit notesAllocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger recordsSupporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding debtPerforming daily bank reconciliations and cash postingsAssisting with month-end duties, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliationsProcessing employee expenses and timesheetsSupporting project costing and financial administrationMaintaining accurate financial records and assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator position. Strong purchase ledger and sales ledger experience is essential, alongside good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.

You will be organised, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a busy team environment. Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

16.00 - 19.00 per hourInitial 4-month contract with potential for extensionImmediate start availableFull-time on-site role in ExeterFree on-site parkingOpportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering businessSupportive and collaborative finance teamWhat you need to do now

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