Finance Assistant

FinDept Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finance Department in Exeter city centre is seeking a diligent bookkeeper to join our SME-focused accounting practice. You will handle purchase invoices, ledgers, customer invoices and weekly/monthly supplier payments, working closely with clients and suppliers to ensure timely data and accurate reporting.

We value strong numerical skills, attention to detail and good communication. Training on Xero and related apps is provided; GCSEs in maths and English are required, with accounting

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience and numerical accuracy are essential.
• Experience with Xero and processing invoices and reconciliations.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or better; pursuing accounting qualifications encouraged.
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Invoices in Xero or via Dext.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of client Accounts Payable Ledgers.
• Process Customer Sales Invoices.
• Prepare weekly/monthly supplier payment runs.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and other contacts.
• Prepare schedules, statements and reports as requested.
• Manage and file in-house and client documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely timesheets.

Skills

Numerical skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Xero experience

Excel

Dext

Xero accounting software

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Accounting qualifications training (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Dext

Xero

Job description

This is a bookkeeping role for The Finance Department, a growing customer focused accounting service based in Exeter City Centre, that manages the financial reporting and bookkeeping for SMEs across the UK. Clients vary in size, location and industry with a typical turnover of £250k to £4m.

The right candidate who must be a team player with great communication skills. Xero bookkeeping experience would be ideal but training will be given to bring you up to speed if you wow us with your enthusiasm.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing Purchase Invoices either directly in Xero or indirectly via processing Apps, such as Dext


• Responsible for monthly reconciliations of client Accounts Payable Ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate data


• Processing Customer Sales Invoices


• Preparation of client weekly/monthly supplier payment runs


• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other contacts


• Preparing schedules, statements and reports as requested


• Managing and filing in-house and client documentation


• Maintain accurate and timely timesheets

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possess first-rate numerical skills


• Strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in a similar role


• Solid organisational skills and excellent attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills, including relationship building with individuals across the business


• Highly computer literate with experience of accounting packages, preferably already Xero Credited


• Ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines, using a logical and methodical approach


• Possess 5 GCSE's above Grade 4+ (C+) , including Maths and English


• Training towards specialist Accounting qualifications such as AAT/CIMA/ACCA


• Knowledge of Excel or other spreadsheets