Financial Assistant

2 days ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Lloyd Barnes Recruitment Full time £27,000 - £35,000 per year

Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC)

Exeter, Devon

Salary: £27,000 FTE

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking Exeter-based business, are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, three days per week.

As the Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, taking ownership of a variety of transactional finance tasks that support the smooth and efficient running of daily operations.

The responsibilities:

  • Support the preparation and review of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
  • Carry out month-end procedures including general ledger reviews, journal entries, and intercompany recharges.
  • Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns for a portfolio of companies each month.
  • Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and manage intercompany transactions.
  • Coordinate and process monthly payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Oversee purchase, sales, and subcontractor ledger activities, maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Monitor the nominal ledger for coding accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Process staff expense claims and reconcile monthly customer statements.
  • Manage credit control activities, working closely with the sales team to oversee deposits and maintain accurate master data and CIS records.
  • Take responsibility for external compliance and communication tasks, including Companies House submissions, HMRC queries, and responding to finance mailbox and telephone enquiries.

The Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a similar position, with a good understanding of transactional processes.
  • Confident user of accounting software and Excel, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • AAT qualified or currently studying towards the qualification.
  • Xero experience would be desirable but not essential.

If you would like to know more about this Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC) opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

Ref: 15205

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