Accounts assistant Work, Jobs in Bishops Lydeard, Som (with Salaries)

Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £20,240 - £21,072 a year
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Annual leave
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Accounts Assistant
Western Commodities Ltd —Cullompton
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Accounts Assistant
Simon A Martin Accountants —Honiton
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- In-person
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Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger
Ty Hafan —Sully
- £26,655 - £28,619 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Management Accountant
Vertu Motors —Yeovil
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Finance Assistant
Verm-X and Hilton Herbs —Crewkerne
- £24,420 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
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GXO Logistics —Bridgwater
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent
£20,240 - £21,072 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Customer service
Continuous improvement
IT
Cash handling
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 1 Jul 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

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Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 15/07/26

Salary: Grade 14, £20,240 - £21,072 per annum for 30 hours

Looking for a finance role where your work makes a real difference?

Join Somerset Council’s Exchequer Team and become part of a busy, supportive service that helps keep vital council operations running smoothly.

You’ll have the opportunity to build your finance expertise, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvements in a role that offers variety, responsibility and hybrid working.

Role Summary

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will support the delivery of core financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable operations and income-related processes. You’ll ensure transactions are processed accurately, in line with established procedures and controls, while maintaining high-quality financial records and supporting compliance with governance standards. Working as part of the Accounts Receivable Team, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day financial activities and ensuring the smooth running of key finance processes across the Council.

What you'll do – Key Responsibilities

Process income transactions, customer account activities and financial data accurately and on time.
Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
Support invoicing, income management and other operational finance processes.
Help monitor compliance with financial procedures and controls.
Contribute to improving financial systems, processes and ways of working.

What we're looking for – Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

Experience working in a finance, accounts or transactional processing environment.
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling or related financial processes.
Understanding of financial controls, compliance and accurate record keeping.
Strong IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and data.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About the Team

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Accounts Receivable Team within Somerset Council's Exchequer Service. The team works closely with colleagues, schools, suppliers and customers to ensure income is managed effectively and financial services are delivered efficiently. With a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, it's a great environment to develop your skills.

Additional Information

Permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week)
25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Nicola Saunders, AR Lead, via email: [email protected]

AG0796 AP AR Cash Officer

1081/AMB

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