Accounting Assistant

AMR - Specialist Property Recruiters; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 617,000 - 882,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Friendly environment

Established business

Job summary

AMR - Specialist Property Recruiters in Exeter seeks an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations in a property services environment.

The role focuses on lettings accounts, invoicing, VAT returns and financial reporting, with flexible 4-5 day per week hours and a self-employed contract at approximately £16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in a property/lettings context is preferred.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Strong VAT knowledge and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping and accounts administration.
• Managing lettings accounts including rent processing and reconciliations.
• Preparing and maintaining Profit & Loss reports.
• Processing payments and raising invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT basics

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Reliability

AAT level 2/3

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Property Sector

Location: Exeter

Rate: Approximately £16 per hour (self-employed)

Hours: 4-5 days per week

Our client is an established and reputable property agent based in the Exeter area, dealing with professional services, sales and lettings. We are looking for a reliable and experienced Accounts Assistant to support their financial operations 4-5 days per week with scope to expand.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting our day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• General bookkeeping and accounts administration
• Managing lettings accounts, including rent processing and reconciliations
• Preparing and maintaining Profit & Loss reports
• Processing payments and raising invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Ensuring accurate and compliant financial records

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and ideally AAT level 3 or level 2 with the above experience.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounts (property/lettings sector experience would be great but not essential)
• Strong understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Reliable and trustworthy
• AAT qualification or similar (or qualified by experience)

Desirable:

• Experience with lettings/property accounting systems

What Our Client can offer

• Flexible working
• £16 per hour Hourly rate
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Established business with steady workload

We aim to respond to all applications; however, due to high volumes, this may not always be possible. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.