Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Honiton, Devon
24,000 - 27,000 + Bonuses
Full-Time Hybrid Option

We are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a small but busy finance team based in Honiton, Devon. This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week across Monday to Friday:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Half-hour lunch break included daily

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) may be available after full training, at the discretion of the company.

About the Role:

You'll be supporting the Financial Accountant with the preparation of financial information. The finance department consists of four team members, and you will report directly to the Senior Accounts Assistant. As a close-knit team, collaboration and communication are key to meeting shared deadlines.

This vacancy has arisen as the current post holder is transitioning to part-time hours, so full training will be provided.

Salary and Bonus:

Basic salary: 24,000 - 27,000 per annum, depending on experience

Team Bonus Scheme: Equivalent to 1% of your gross basic salary each month (approx. 240), paid when the Sales Team achieves their group target

If targets are hit more than once per month, the bonus is doubled accordingly (e.g., 540 for two hits)

The team has consistently met bonus targets at least once per month for the past 8-9 years. With that in mind, we offer a guaranteed minimum annual earnings of 26,880 ( 2,240/month) to ensure you benefit from the bonus structure, even if targets aren't met.

Ideal Candidate:
This role would suit either:

• Someone at the start of their accountancy career, who is part AAT qualified with some finance office experience, or
• An experienced professional who is qualified by experience and looking for a stable, fulfilling role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and posting of purchase ledger invoices to Sage
• Handling multi-currency bank payments
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Maintaining multi-currency cashbooks and calculating exchange differences
• Verifying shipping invoices against quotes and resolving discrepancies
• Managing credit card statements and petty cash records
• Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns
• Handling Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) statements
• Performing nominal ledger reconciliations
• Assisting with sales invoice postings when needed
• Liaising with internal departments and external partners to resolve finance queries

Software Used:

• Sage Line 50
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Personal Attributes:

• A team player who enjoys working closely with others
• Strong communicator with a good telephone manner
• Professional and discreet with confidential information
• Numerate and detail-oriented
• Confident using Excel and keyboard-based tasks
• Positive attitude and willing to share updates and progress with the team
• Previous experience in a finance office is essential

If you're looking for a supportive environment to grow your career - or a stable role to apply your experience - we'd love to hear from you.

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