Accounts Assistant

An established legal services firm based in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to support a busy accounts function and grow within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage purchase ledger administration.
• Assist with month-end financial tasks such as accruals, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support sales ledger activities, credit control and debtor management.
• Collaborate with the finance team and wider business to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Maintain and update financial and vendor records in accounting software.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, purchase ledger or finance role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Ideally working towards or qualified in accounting/bookkeeping (AAT or equivalent) a plus but not essential.

What s On Offer:

• A steady, permanent full-time position in a supportive professional services firm.
• Opportunity to work in a respected legal environment and develop your accounting career.
• A collaborative team and structured support for your role and development.

If you re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a growing business, please apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.