Job Description
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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