Accounting Assistant

Confidential; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Friendly environment

Steady workload

Job summary

Confidential in Exeter is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day bookkeeping for a property services business. The role is self-employed with an hourly rate of £16 and 4-5 days per week, working on lettings accounts, VAT returns, and routine financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have AAT qualification or equivalent, strong VAT knowledge, and experience with Xero or Sage. Flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented individuals are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping or accounts experience, ideally in property/lettings.
• Strong VAT knowledge and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with Xero, Sage or similar accounting software.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience.

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 accounts preparation and VAT returns.
• Ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

VAT knowledge

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Independent worker

AAT qualified

Education

AAT qualification

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