Finance Assistant - Hybrid, Payroll & Accounts Support

Pivotal Recruit; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension

Healthcare

Free parking

Company events

AAT support

Job summary

Pivotal Recruit in the South West is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing business in a newly created role reporting to the Finance Manager. You will form part of a small finance team and contribute to day-to-day transactional activity.

Based in Kingsbridge or Exeter with hybrid working after probation, the role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and scope to learn ERP systems including EFACS, with development support and potential AAT study.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates with relevant practical experience will be considered.
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, SAP, Dynamics or similar.
• NetSuite experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Ability to learn new systems, including the planned implementation of EFACS.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Reconcile daily cashflow and bank accounts.
• Process supplier payments and employee expenses.
• Assist accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Assist with month-end processes, including VAT preparation and reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records and accounting information.
• Assist the Finance Manager with reporting and management accounts.
• Liaise with colleagues across the business.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

EFACS

Job description

Pivotal Recruit in the South West is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing business in a newly created role reporting to the Finance Manager. You will form part of a small finance team and contribute to day-to-day transactional activity.

Based in Kingsbridge or Exeter with hybrid working after probation, the role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and scope to learn ERP systems including EFACS, with development support and potential AAT study.