Accounts Assistant in Okehampton

Accounts Assistant in Okehampton

Okehampton Full-Time 27000 - 28000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support daily finance operations and maintain accurate financial records using Sage 200.
  • Company: A growing SME with a friendly finance team and a turnover of £10m.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
  • Why this job: Develop your bookkeeping skills in a supportive environment while gaining diverse accounting experience.
  • Qualifications: Previous finance experience, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.

About the Company

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A growing SME with a turnover of approximately £10m, looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their bookkeeping skills and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a supportive business environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 200.

Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger

  • Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Assisting with weekly payment runs
  • Resolving supplier queries
  • Sales Ledger
  • Raising and posting customer invoices
  • Allocating customer receipts
  • Reconciling customer accounts
  • Assisting with credit control activities
  • Banking & Reconciliations
  • Posting bank transactions
  • Performing bank reconciliations
  • Processing employee expenses
  • General Finance Support
  • Maintaining accurate financial records
  • Supporting month-end processes
  • Assisting with journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Providing administrative support to the finance team as required

About You

Essential

  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts, bookkeeping or administrative role
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability xgikmsk to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
  • Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Desirable

  • Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software
  • AAT qualification or currently studying AAT
  • Experience with reconciliations and journals
  • Understanding of bookkeeping principles
  • What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary of £27,000-£28,000
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Training and de...

Accounts Assistant in Okehampton employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers

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We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Assistant in Okehampton

Bookkeeping
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Sage 200