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    Finance Assistant

    Accounting
    Pivotal Recruit
    Devon
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a growing business in a newly created position due to business growth.

    Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join a finance team of three, with plans for the department to expand as the business grows.

    The Role

    • Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.

    • Reconcile daily cashflow and bank accounts.

    • Process supplier payments and employee expenses.

    • Assist with 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 & Experience

    • 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.

    Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

    The role can be based in Kingsbridge or Exeter , although Kingsbridge is the preferred location for at least 6 months.

    Hybrid working is available following probation, with employees expected to be office-based for the majority of the working week.

    Benefits

    • Salary up to £28,000 DOE

    • 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays

    • Birthday off

    • Pension

    • Annual flu jab and healthcare

    • Free parking

    • Company events

    • Ongoing training and support, including AAT support where appropriate Apply today!

    Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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