Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered).

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Cullompton, Devon Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility around start and finish times.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days Free on-site parking 4% employer contributory pension scheme Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability The Company Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector.

They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy finance department. You will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting wider finance activities.

The role also offers exposure to finance systems, reporting, reconciliations and cross-departmental support. Key Duties Process supplier invoices, matching quantities, prices and VAT before posting to the accounts system.

Investigate and report invoice discrepancies, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Monitor outstanding supplier invoices and proactively chase where required. Post overhead invoices and ensure payment deadlines are accurately maintained.

Set up new supplier accounts and verify supplier bank details. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any account queries. Process employee expenses and verify supporting documentation. Post supplier payments and issue remittance advice.

Manage company credit card transactions and monthly reconciliations. Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems. Support environmental reporting requirements and provide holiday cover within the finance function.

Assist with general administration and supplier-related enquiries. Experience Required Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration role. Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team. A proactive approach and willingness to support wider business functions. Interviews Interv...

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