Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a proactive Senior Accounts Assistant to join an established business at their office on a c.14-month contract. Working as a key part of a friendly team, this is an opportunity for an individual with accounting experience to further develop their career with a fast-paced manufacturing business. Reporting to the Finance manager, the Senior Accounts Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks: supporting the maintenance of the accounting ledgers, assisting with month end duties and provision of management information.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Compiling and posting journals including payroll journals.
- Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and purchase ledger queries.
- Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
- Preparing VAT returns for review.
- Supporting purchase and sales ledger maintenance.
- Supporting the Finance manager with the year-end accounting processes.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the business to respond to queries.
Senior Accounts Assistant - The Person:
- Self-starter with a desire to work in a fast-paced business, and ambition to grow with the business. Proactive approach to work and enthusiastic to take on new challenges.
- Recent experience of purchase and sales ledgers, month end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
- Strong reconciliation and analysis skills.
- Competent IT skills, including use of Excel (look ups and formulas) and accounting software.
- Confident interpersonal and communication skills with a good team spirit.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000pa dependent on experience
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, pension, free parking etc.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 37.5 hours
Location: Office / home based - hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office
This role is commutable from Exeter, Crediton, Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a license to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Senior Accounts Assistant in Crediton employer: Isca Recruitment
Isca Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With the opportunity to lead a small finance team in a hybrid role based in Exeter, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training, and a commitment to career development, making it a rewarding place to advance your finance career.
