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Assistant AccountantPaignton, Devon£28,000 - £32,000
Our client, a well-established and respected organisation in South Devon, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team based on the outskirts of Paignton, on a full-time, permanent basis
As Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Manager, taking an active role in supporting with the production of the management accounts, whilst providing vital support across both purchase and sales ledgers while assisting with a broad range of finance tasks to meet the needs of the business.
The responsibilities:
- Contribute to the timely preparation of management accounts and financial reporting.
- Accurately process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and company credit card transactions.
- Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger records, ensuring correct coding and allocations.
- Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs alongside daily bank reconciliations.
- Oversee credit control, including chasing overdue payments and monitoring debtor accounts.
- Support the administration of Direct Debit collections and promote usage with customers.
- Assist with reviewing and improving finance processes to drive greater efficiency.
The Candidate:
- AAT qualified (or studying), with ambitions to do CIMA or ACCA in time.
- Previous experience in a similar finance role.
- Proficient in Accounting Software, such as Xero or Sage.
- Strong Excel skills, with sound knowledge of ledgers and reconciliations.
- Clear communicator with accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational ability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to build their career within a supportive and well-regarded organisation. If you would like to know more about this Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.
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