Finance Assistant

Company: Pivotal Recruit
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Location: Devon
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: August 4th, 2026