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.

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