Accounts Assistant

Reference: 249303133_1760970533

Accounts Assistant
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
Butler Rose are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This varied position will see you play a key role in supporting both the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial operations.

You will assist with processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and reconciling accounts, whilst also taking responsibility for calculating rebates, raising sales invoices, and maintaining accurate debtor records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase Ledger duties including processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching, batching, and coding.

  • Ensuring all invoices are authorised in line with company policy.

  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.

  • Preparing payment runs and supporting monthly BACS processing.

  • Assisting with month-end reporting and accruals.

  • Calculating supplier turnover rebates and processing self-billing retros.

  • Raising property and commission sales invoices.

  • Proactively chasing aged debtors and resolving queries promptly.

  • Accurately allocating incoming receipts and maintaining clean ledgers.

  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

About You:

  • Previous experience in a similar Accounts or Finance role is essential.

  • Solid understanding of both Purchase Ledger and Credit Control processes.

  • Confident user of Microsoft Excel and general finance systems.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

  • AAT qualification (or currently studying) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business offering long-term career progression, ongoing development, and a supportive team environment.

Interested?
If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply or contact Matt Jones at Butler Rose on [email protected] for more info.

#IND-LL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Plymouth

Permanent

Added 20/10/2025
Reference: 249303133_1760970533

Accounts Assistant

Plymouth
Permanent

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