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We're partnering with a business based in Ilminster to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant. This role is initially offered on a temporary basis, with strong potential to become permanent. It's a varied and hands-on opportunity, supporting the smooth running of all aspects of the accounts function, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, month-end processes, payment reporting, and budgeting. To be considered, you must be available to start immediately.
Job Responsibility
Manage sales ledger processes including invoicing, receipts, debtor tracking, reconciliations, and chasing outstanding payments on a weekly basis
Oversee purchase ledger activities, ensuring invoices are received, authorised, recorded correctly, and processed through twice-monthly payment runs with full audit trail documentation
Maintain daily bank postings and reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately allocated and cleared with no outstanding items left unresolved
Support full month-end processes, including data validation, bank reconciliations, creditor reporting, payment analysis, and preparation of audit-ready documentation
Produce financial reports and budget tracking, updating spend-to-budget reports, reconciling to P&L, and preparing documentation for review and committee reporting
Assist with financial system updates and year-end preparation, including Sage data entry, maintaining accurate records, and helping bring accounts up to date within deadlines
Requirements
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong IT skills
Good numeracy and methodical approach
Excellent telephone manner and written communication
Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with other departments
What we offer
Weekly pay
Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
Temporary candidate of the month award
Temporary candidate lunches/treats
Online timesheets
A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support