Lloyd Barnes Recruitment
Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant
Exeter, Devon
£30,000 – £33,000 per annum
Our client, a well-established organisation based in Exeter, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.
As the Accounts Assistant, you’ll take on a varied role across accounts, reconciliations, payroll, and financial administration. This is a great opportunity for a detail-focused finance professional to take genuine responsibility, develop their skills, and play a key role within a supportive team.
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The responsibilities:
- Process sales and purchase invoices accurately
- Manage accounts payable, receivable, and credit control
- Complete regular bank and account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate records across multiple entities
- Support monthly payroll processing and employee payments
- Process expenses, mileage claims, and related documentation
- Assist with VAT, month-end, and year-end reporting
- Provide general finance and administrative support as required


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The candidate:
- AAT Level 2 qualified or equivalent
- Previous experience using Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll
- Experience working within a multi-entity finance environment
- Strong Excel skills with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Organised, reliable, and confident communicating with colleagues and stakeholders
If you would like to know more about this Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.
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