£25K - £30K DOE | OFFICE BASED WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS | SOUTH DEVON

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation based in the South Devon countryside. With a rich history and diverse operations, they provide a dynamic working environment where tradition meets innovation, offering employees the chance to contribute to meaningful work within a supportive team culture.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role, with proven skills in ledger management and reconciliations
• Strong IT proficiency, including Excel, with knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software
• Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 – £30,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff discounts on hospitality, events, and courses.
• Free parking, flexible working environment, and a pet-friendly workplace
  If you’re a motivated Accounts Assistant seeking your next career move in a supportive and engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a respected organisation and advance your career in finance.
  Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. 

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in South Devon. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing ledgers, and supporting wider finance operations to ensure the smooth running of the department.
This role is office based in the beautiful South devon location, offering flexible working options to suit a favourable work-life balance.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT:

• Maintain purchase and sales ledger entries, manage invoice approvals, and process expense claims and payments
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, prepare weekly BACS supplier payments, and oversee Direct Debit collections
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve finance queries and support credit control processes
• Provide support to the Financial Controller, contributing to management accounts and ad hoc finance tasks