Accounts Assistant

Accounts AssistantLocation: Plymouth (on-site)Salary: 16,000 per annumEmployment Type: TemporaryHours: Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contractOur client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.The Role: Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team. Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms. Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making. Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy. Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles. Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines. Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.Required Expertise: Experience in an accounts or finance administration role. Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT. Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports. Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. AAT qualification or ..... full job details .....