Your new company A well-established and growing materials and industrial services business based in Mid-Devon. Supporting a range of sectors across the UK and internationally, the company operates in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on operational efficiency, supply chain management, and customer service. Your new roleHays are working with a Mid Devon-based business to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday), paying £14.00 - £19.00 per hour (depending on experience and level). This is a varied role supporting a busy finance function, with responsibilities across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general transactional finance. Typical duties will include: Processing supplier invoices, including matching purchase orders and delivery notes Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Assisting with payment runs (BACS) Raising and issuing customer invoices Allocating incoming payments and supporting credit control Performing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash movements Assisting with month-end tasks including journals and reconciliations Providing general support to the wider finance team This position will initially be fully office-based in Mid-Devon for approximately 3 months (potentially longer) to support onboarding and training. There is also the potential for the contract to be extended for the right person.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or other high-volume environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good working knowledge of Excel The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal In addition, the following would be beneficial: AAT qualification (or currently studying) Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP) What you'll get in return Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £19.00 (DOE) Full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Opportunity to work within a stable and established regional business Exposure to a fast-paced, operational finance environment On-site parking and good commuting access from Exeter and Tiverton Potential for longer-term opportunity depending on performance What you need to do nowIf 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 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk