Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Accounts AssistantKingswear, DevonAre you a talented, eager and enthusiastic accountancy professional looking for your next step Could you thrive within a supportive, professional environment If so, read on.Who will I be working forDarthaven Marina is located in the stunning South Hams countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and in a truly tranquil setting. Our impressive 270 berth marina has grown over the past 30 years and we continue to pride ourselves in the first-class service weprovide to our berth holders, visitors and customers.Were currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join us on a full-time basis in Kingswear.We are also open to hearing from candidates looking for a part-time role working 30+ hours per week and will be happy to discuss your requirements at interview stage.What are the benefits- Salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum- Generous holiday entitlement- Pension- Branded company clothing- Stunning working location- On-site parkingThis is an incredible opportunity to play a vital role in the success of our company, ensuring our finances are on track and accurately maintained.With considerable accountancy experience already embedded within our organisation, youll discover plenty of support and the chance to get involved in more accountancy work as your skills and ambition allow. Well enable you to enhance your existing skillsand develop expertise within the marine sector to support future growth and development.So, if you are keen to step into a key financial support role and want to utilise your skills within a flexible, friendly environment, this is the role youve been waiting for, apply today.What will I be doingAs an Accounts Assistant, you will be tasked with supporting our accounting function and helping to ensure healthy finance and cash flow.Specifically, the headline responsibilities for your role will be bank and cash reconciliations and sales ledger management including credit control. You may also be involved in processing supplier payments.Youll be playing an active role across our financial activities, supporting the Finance Manager and providing additional administrative support as required.Your role will also involve:- Banking activities including posting receipts to ledgers, reconciliations and managing cash and card receipts- End of Day and till reconciliation- Credit control including chasing debt and sending customer statements- Supporting the running of the office- Handling customer queries- Running reports, monitoring discrepancies and reviewing the sales and purchase ledgersWhat do I needTo be considered as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:- Experience gained within a formal accounts setting either in practice or industry in a role such as accounts assistant, ledger clerk, finance administrator or similar- To possess an AAT qualification or be qualified by experience (QBE) with demonstrable equivalent skills- To be highly organised, persistent and thorough- To be able to describe yourself as a completer/finisher for any tasks you are set- To be personable, well presented and an effective communicator- A conscientious approach with exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracyPlease note, we are also eager to hear from those who have completed an accountancy apprenticeship and are looking to gain more experience in industry.This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. However, we will consider other working options such as part-time, working 30 or more hours per week. Simply mention your requirements as part of your application and we can discuss them during interviews.Other organisations may call this role Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Co-ordinator, Accounts Technician, Accounts Junior, Sales Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Ledger Administrator.Applications for this role will close on the 15th August 2022 with interviews scheduled to take place around the end of August.Webrecruit and Darthaven Marina are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way toconduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if youre ready to take your next step as an Accounts Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.