Finance Assistant

Central Parking; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Parking is seeking an Finance Assistant in Exeter to support day-to-day finance operations. You will handle invoices, payments, and account reconciliations in a fast-paced team. The role requires meticulous data entry and strong Excel skills.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in admin or junior accounting, familiarity with Xero/Sage/FreeAgent, and good communication. This position offers stable hours and on-site work in the UK.

Qualifications

• High numerical accuracy and data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills including basic formulas and data sorting.
• Clear written and verbal communication for internal and external queries.
• Excellent organisation with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices and check requests.
• Prepare and perform weekly/monthly payment runs and electronic transfers.
• Issue invoices to customers and follow up on receivables.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and irregularities.
• Assist in cashflow reporting and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain digital filing for audit retrieval.
• Respond to internal/external payment queries and support the Group Finance Controller.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Xero

Sage

FreeAgent

ExpenseIn

Pleo

Job description

Job Overview:

The Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our finance department. This position handles essential transactional tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, expense processing, and data entry. The ideal candidate is highly organised, possesses excellent attention to detail, and enjoys working with numbers in a fast-paced team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices and check requests.
• Prepare and perform weekly/monthly payment runs and electronic transfers.
• Issue invoices to customers and follow up on outstanding receivables (collections).
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Assist in cashflow reporting and maintaining bank levels.
• Perform routine bank reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Maintain digital filing systems for easy audit retrieval.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller in transformational projects where required.

Skills & Competencies (Required)

• Numerical Accuracy: Exceptional data entry skills with a proven track record of high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Software Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data sorting, formatting) and familiarity with standard office software.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and handling external vendor queries.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise deadlines, and keep financial records highly organised.

Skills & Competencies (Desired):

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or entry-level finance/accounting role.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience using accounting software Xero, Sage, Freeagent) and other adjacent systems ExpenseIn, Pleo)