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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