Finance Assistant: Precise Reconciliations & Cashflow Support

Parking; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Parking seeks a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations in Exeter. You will handle core transactional tasks across accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and data entry in a fast-paced team environment. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical ability, and solid communication.

Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Xero, Sage or FreeAgent is preferred. This entry-level position accepts 1-2 years of experience and offers opportunities to

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or entry-level finance/accounting role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data sorting, formatting).
• Experience with accounting software (Xero, Sage, FreeAgent) and related systems (ExpenseIn, Pleo).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Sage

FreeAgent

ExpenseIn

Pleo

Job description

Parking seeks a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations in Exeter. You will handle core transactional tasks across accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and data entry in a fast-paced team environment. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical ability, and solid communication.

Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Xero, Sage or FreeAgent is preferred. This entry-level position accepts 1-2 years of experience and offers opportunities to