Job Description
Job Title: Internal Accounting OfficerLocation: Office-Based, Newton AbbotSalary: Competitive, DOEHours: Full-time
About the Role:
An established and growing professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and conscientious Internal Accounting Officer to support the internal finance operations of the business. The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and overseeing a range of core finance functions.
Please note this is a fully office-based position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Bookkeeping and VAT returns using Xero
* Bank transaction processing and reconciliations
* Sales and purchase ledger administration
* Credit control (sole responsibility)
* Processing invoices, standing orders, and recurring client charges
* Direct debit collection runs and client account management
* Reconciling company sales invoices with internal billing records
* Posting manual journals and managing disbursements
* Administration of a client protection service (onboarding, renewals, processing)
* Reconciling software disbursement charges and IFA commission receipts
* Light bookkeeping and ledger management for an affiliated property investment company
* Preparation of service charge accounts
* Managing mileage claims and benefit scheme data uploads
* Payroll for 24+ staff (only if experienced—this is optional)
* Reconciling and managing client account transactions
* Supporting other miscellaneous finance-related tasks
Please do let me know if this role is of interest to you.