Part-Time Finance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-established property company in Exeter seeks a part-time Finance Assistant to support financial operations. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance, handling essential bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records. The role offers flexibility and is ideal for those looking to apply their finance expertise in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working after 6 months

Company pension

Flexibility in hours

Central office location

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Finance with core accounting functions.
• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliations.
• Generating invoices and maintaining accurate billing records.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Reconciliation

Excel

Numeracy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

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Job Title: Finance Assistant – Part Time

Location: Exeter – Office-based (Hybrid working available after 6 months)

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 21 hours per week (ideally 5 mornings, flexible for the right candidate)

Benefits: Hybrid working (after 6 months), company pension, flexibility in hours, central office location

Support a dynamic property business with your finance expertise.

ARK is delighted to be recruiting a part-time Finance Assistant on behalf of a long-established and respected property company based in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a close-knit team and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations across the business.

Working alongside the Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for a range of essential bookkeeping and accounting tasks, supporting monthly financial reporting, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting the Head of Finance with core accounting functions

• Managing both sales and purchase ledgers, including account reconciliation and entering journals

• Generating sales commission invoices and service charge demands

• Recording incoming payments and maintaining accurate billing records

• Handling supplier payments, recording bank transactions, and performing reconciliations

• Reconciling petty cash and company credit card usage

• Collating timesheets and expense claims for payroll

• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and providing admin support for ad-hoc projects

What we’re looking for:

• 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and confidence handling ledgers and reconciliations

• Excellent Excel skills and ideally some experience with QuickBooks (preferred, not essential)

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail

• A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively

• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is desirable but not essential

If you're looking for a flexible, part-time role where your finance skills will make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.