Accounts Assistant and Company Administrator


Company:	Joyners Plants Ltd
Salary:	£15 to £18 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newton Abbot, TQ12 6PZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is a key versatile role within a very talented office team who are running the most successful retail garden centre business in the southwest. Full on site training will be provided by our experienced managers offering strong personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress in their career in accounts or company administration and is willing to learn multiple aspects of our successful business. We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment which would include in depth training in a large range of office tasks. We have a varied range of managers who have extensive experience and are wanting to help develop the right candidate in their career.

The role includes the following duties:

• Processing and checking delivery notes / invoices/ etc in preparation of payments

• Processing of supplier invoices for approval and payment

• Reconciling the bank account

• Processing petty cash receipts

• Allocating uniforms and sundries

• Administrating the growing side of our business. This will include data entry and reporting.

• Purchasing for the growing department. Liaising with suppliers and our nursery managers.

This is a varied role that will allow you to gain experience in many departments and would suit an individual who is keen to progress in an administration role. Experience isn’t required but strong computer skills are essential for this role. Candidates with experience in accounts and administration would be preferred. Applicants also need attention to detail and excellent time management skills to ensure that all deadlines are met and that their days are organised. This role is designed to support the business and the senior managers while providing sickness and holiday cover where appropriate. With the company planning to continue expansion further, this role has plenty of opportunity for growth.

Details of this role:

• The role would require applicants to work Monday to Friday

• We can offer £15 to £18 per hour with flexibility to work 30 hours to 40 hours per week – exact working hours to be agreed. This equates to £31,000 to £37,000 per year.

• Holiday is pro rata based on hours worked – approx. 28 days

• The role will be supported by full on-site training by our experienced head office team

• We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment.

This is an immediate start position that would suit someone who can join our successful team within a short period and take advantage of full training in all aspects of the role.

We carry out regular performance reviews and can offer very competitive pay rates in line with your progression.

Please note: Previous employers will be contacted for references and feedback

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Training and progression

Essential requirements

• Highly organised • Very Good I.T. skills / computer experience with good knowledge of excel spread sheets and word documents • Good levels of English – both spoken and written • Confident in communications to suppliers and colleagues • Ability to work within a team • Ability to time manage and prioritise

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