Accountant - Newton Abbot - Devon

This role is ideal for anyone looking to push forward in their career and be part of an exciting entrepreneurial dynamic and expanding company. It will be your job to make sure the business runs smoothly by running and controlling the accounting and finance procedures. You will be supported by the Director but you must be confident to work autonomously in a small office environment. 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Purchase ledger
• Sales ledger
• Building relationships with our suppliers accounts teams
• Financial reporting
• Cashflow forecasts
• Basic management accounts
• Preparation of VAT return and submission
• Bookkeeping duties
• Running payroll
• Contribution to new processes and working methods in line with the growth of the company

Applicant Profile

Their ideal applicant would be a highly motivated and dynamic individual who has proven experience as a bookkeeper/accountant for a small business who:

• Has sufficient experience to be able to take control of the workload and drive the business forward
• Can take their knowledge to put forward ideas on how to ensure things run as smoothly as possible – not necessarily simply implement the current processes
• Has the people skills to understand the dynamics involved with our team, suppliers and customers and communicate accordingly
• Has great computer skills – a good understanding of Excel is required, training can be provided on our systems
• Has a flexible and positive approach

Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Holiday entitlement of 20 days per annum plus bank holidays. This is a permanent position. Hours of work will be 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, however, we can be flexible and would consider a 30 hour week.