Job Description

FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BOOKKEEPER (PART TIME OR FULL TIME)

About the company

The Finance Department is a growing customer focused accounting service based in Exeter City Centre, that manages the financial reporting and bookkeeping for SMEs across the UK. Clients vary in size, location and industry with a typical turnover of 250k to 4m.

We use our commercial experience to not only provide the transactional and compliance support required by our clients but also add value along the way. We proactively improve reporting and transactional efficiencies fully utilising cloud based technology to help our clients maximise their potential.

About the candidate

This is a bookkeeping role for a growing company, for the right candidate who must be a team player with great communication skills. Xero bookkeeping experience would be ideal but training will be given to bring you up to speed if you wow us with your enthusiasm.

Key responsibilities:

Processing Purchase Invoices either directly in Xero or indirectly via processing Apps, such as Dext Responsible for monthly reconciliations of client Accounts Payable Ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate data Processing Customer Sales Invoices Preparation of client weekly/monthly supplier payment runs Liaising with clients, suppliers and other contacts Preparing schedules, statements and reports as requested Managing and filing in-house and client documentation Maintain accurate and timely timesheets

The Ideal Candidate:

Possess first-rate numerical skills Strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in a similar role Solid organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills, including relationship building with individuals across the business Highly computer literate with experience of accounting packages, preferably already Xero
Credited

Ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines, using a logical and methodical approach Possess 5 GCSE's above Grade 4+ (C+) , including Maths and English Training towards specialist Accounting qualifications such as

AAT/CIMA/ACCA

Knowledge of Excel or other spreadsheets
Due to the nature of the work, a Credit Check will be undertaken on candidates chosen for interview.

The next step...

Please send your CV and a covering letter stating why you think you would be the ideal candidate to help support this growing business

Working Hours:

Full Time or Part Time considered, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch).

20 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) pro rata.

Salary:

23,000 to 26,000 depending on qualifications and/or experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
Location:

Exeter (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025