Accounts Assistant

Carrington Wood; Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a contract role in Honiton, England. The successful candidate will process invoices, manage accounts, and support a finance team during a system change. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and is available for immediate start, with a contract extending to March 2026. Enjoy an early finish on Fridays and a supportive working atmosphere. This opportunity is ideal for those with a strong background in both Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Early finish every Friday

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including raising sales invoices.
• Handle supplier and customer queries efficiently.
• Support month-end tasks as required.
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting a new finance system.

Skills

Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar role

Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Comfortable with finance systems

High attention to detail

Organised approach

Manage deadlines effectively

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Honiton, Devon – Contract
💰 Rate: Circa £15.50 - £16.50 per hour (Including Holiday Pay)
📍 Location: Honiton, Devon
🕒 Hours: 40 hours per week, early finish on Fridays
📅 Start: ASAP (ideally before Christmas)
📆 Contract: Until end of March 2026 (initially)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant available immediately and looking for a contract to take you through to at least spring 2026? Do you have strong exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and enjoy supporting finance teams during periods of system change? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Carrington Wood is pleased to be working with our client to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a contract basis. This role will support the finance function during a busy period, with a particular focus on transactional finance and assisting with testing a new finance system.

What You’ll Be Doing:
✔ Processing Accounts Payable invoices
✔ Managing Accounts Receivable, including raising sales invoices and allocating receipts
✔ Handling supplier and customer queries efficiently and professionally
✔ Supporting month-end tasks as required
✔ Assisting with testing, validation, and troubleshooting of a new finance system
✔ Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
✔ Providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team

What We’re Looking For:
💡 Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
💡 Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
💡 Comfortable working with finance systems and supporting system testing
💡 High attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
💡 Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively within a team
💡 Available to start ASAP

Why You’ll Love This Role:
✅ Immediate start with contract secured through to March 2026
✅ Early finish every Friday
✅ Competitive hourly rate, negotiable for the right candidate
✅ Opportunity to gain experience supporting a system implementation
✅ Friendly and supportive working environment
✅ On-site parking

📅 Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Accounts Assistant opportunity in Honiton.

Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon, and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Administration, HR, Customer Service, and Business Development on both a temporary and permanent basis.