Accounts Assistant - Newton Abbot - Devon

Main Purpose of Job

To assist the Financial Controller and Finance Director in fulfilling their respective roles. To be responsible for the Purchase and part of the Sales ledger and other general accounts and administrative duties as required. 

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Input purchase invoices and reconcile supplier accounts
• Preparing for, and allocating regular supplier payments
• Assisting with bank reconciliation’s
• Completing sales expense reconciliation’s and reports
• Distributing post and ordering office supplies where relevant
• Providing an initial point of contact for accounts related queries
• Providing cover within the department
• Operating and managing the credit control cycle
• Inputting and allocating Cheques and Purchase Cards
• General administrative duties
• Providing cover within the department
• Payroll cover

Key attributes

• Previous accounts experience
• Flexible and positive attitude to work
• Hard working and keen to learn
• Works well within a small team, but also with colleagues outside of the department

This is a full time permanent role working 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Salary c£17,000-£18,000 depending on experience. 22 days holiday (rising to 25 days) plus bank holidays. Contributory Pension and free parking.