Accounts Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£16 - £19
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX4 4ET
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A growing engineering business based in Exeter is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 4-month contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a busy, fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects across the UK and would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative finance function.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential support across the finance department, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities will include:

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders

Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice discrepancies

Preparing and assisting with weekly supplier payment runs

Raising sales invoices and credit notes

Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records

Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding debt

Performing daily bank reconciliations and cash postings

Assisting with month-end duties, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

Processing employee expenses and timesheets

Supporting project costing and financial administration

Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator position. Strong purchase ledger and sales ledger experience is essential, alongside good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.

You will be organised, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a busy team environment. Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

£16.00 - £19.00 per hour

Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension

Immediate start available

Full-time on-site role in Exeter

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business

Supportive and collaborative finance team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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