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Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC)Exeter, DevonSalary: £27,000 FTEOur client, a well-established and forward-thinking Exeter-based business, are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, three days per week.As the Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, taking ownership of a variety of transactional finance tasks that support the smooth and efficient running of daily operations.The responsibilities:Support the preparation and review of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.Carry out month-end procedures including general ledger reviews, journal entries, and intercompany recharges.Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns for a portfolio of companies each month.Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and manage intercompany transactions.Coordinate and process monthly payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors.Oversee purchase, sales, and subcontractor ledger activities, maintaining up-to-date records.Monitor the nominal ledger for coding accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.Process staff expense claims and reconcile monthly customer statements.Manage credit control activities, working closely with the sales team to oversee deposits and maintain accurate master data and CIS records.Take responsibility for external compliance and communication tasks, including Companies House submissions, HMRC queries, and responding to finance mailbox and telephone enquiries.The Candidate:Previous experience in a similar position, with a good understanding of transactional processes.Confident user of accounting software and Excel, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.AAT qualified or currently studying towards the qualification.Xero experience would be desirable but not essential.If you would like to know more about this Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC) opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.Ref: 15205