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Accounts Assistant
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 24,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Honiton, Devon
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
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 queriesSoftware Used:
Sage Line 50
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and TeamsPersonal 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 essentialIf 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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