Finance Assistant

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance team in Plymouth. This full-time, office-based role involves daily accounting tasks using Xero, maintaining ledgers, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of accounts payable processes. The position offers a salary of up to £31,000 and benefits such as flexible hours and a health and wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Company events

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts department.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial services practices is preferred.
• Experience using Xero.

Responsibilities

• Use Xero for daily accounting tasks.
• Maintain and allocate receipts to the sales ledger.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and manage suggested payments for authorization.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Ensure accuracy across financial systems.
• Maintain petty cash and credit card accounts.
• Provide reporting to Directors and external accountant.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of accounts payable

Experience using Xero

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant - Plymouth

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our small finance team in Plymouth. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data entry, accounts payable, and the use of accounting software.

Our modern office offers free private parking and excellent facilities.

Responsibilities

• Daily use of Xero for accounting tasks
• Maintain and allocate receipts to the sales ledger
• Maintain the purchase ledger, allocate payments, and manage suggested payments for authorisation
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and reconcile accounts
• Ensure accurate information across Xero and other financial systems
• Maintain petty cash and credit card accounts
• Provide reporting to the Directors and external accountant

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts department
• High accuracy and attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial services practices is preferred
• Experience using Xero

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £31,000 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress code
• Company events
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Location: Plymouth, Devon - office-based