Accounts Assistant

Accounts AssistantLocation: Plymouth (on-site)Salary: £16,000 per annumEmployment Type: TemporaryHours: Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contractOur client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.The Role:* Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team.* Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.* Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms.* Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making.* Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy.* Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.* Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.* Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.Required Expertise:* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.* Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.* Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports.* Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.* AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.Benefits:* Generous holiday allowance* Company pension with employer contributions* Life assurance/life cover* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)* 24/7 Virtual GP service* Cycle to Work scheme* Electric Vehicle scheme* Employee discounts and cashback offers* Free on-site parking* Ongoing training and development* Genuine career progression opportunitiesHow to Apply:Click apply to discuss this Accounts Assistant role or email------------------------------------------------------------PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential Experience* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.Essential Skills and Competencies* Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT.* Competent at preparing and analysing financial reports.* Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.* Strong numerical and analytical skills.* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.* Confident communication and organisational skills.* Ability to work cross-functionally.Desirable Qualifications and Skills* AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.* Experience in using SAP ERP.TPBN1_UKTJ