Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well-established and innovative international business based in Saltash. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a collaborative team environment where they can take ownership of the purchase ledger function while gaining broader exposure across transactional finance and management accounting.
This role would suit a candidate working towards AAT, or someone with equivalent practical experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on accuracy, organisation, and building strong working relationships.
The Role
Working within a supportive finance team, you will take responsibility for the purchase ledger function while providing wider support across the finance department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes through Sage and Paperless systems.
- Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis.
- Preparing and processing BACS supplier payment runs.
- Managing foreign currency payment runs.
- Processing ad hoc bank payments.
- Maintaining the accounts and Paperless inboxes.
- Downloading and posting company credit card transactions.
- Processing overseas branch expenses.
- Supporting sales ledger activities, including bank reconciliations, cashflow updates, expense claims, VAT returns, and credit control.
- Assisting with management accounts preparation and month-end reconciliations.
- Providing support with additional finance-related tasks as required.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Working towards AAT qualification or equivalent accounting experience.
- Previous experience working within a finance or accounts environment.
- Knowledge of Sage Accounts, ideally Sage 200.
- Strong Excel skills with experience in reporting and data manipulation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and colleagues.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
Benefits
The business offers an attractive benefits package including:
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employer pension contribution of 5%.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced leave and sickness benefits linked to service.
- Weekly and monthly incentive raffles.
- Early finish every Friday.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates will also be subject to referencing and vetting checks.
For more info, please contact Matt Jones at .
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.
