At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations with bookkeeping and accounts administration in a dynamic property sector.
- Company: Reputable property agent in Exeter with a friendly and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours and competitive pay at £16 per hour.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and a steady workload in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accounting while contributing to a well-established business.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping, AAT level 2 or 3 preferred, and familiarity with accounting software.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Location: Exeter
Rate: Approximately £16 per hour (self-employed)
Hours: 4-5 days per week
Our client is an established and reputable property agent based in the Exeter area, dealing with professional services, sales and lettings. We are looking for a reliable and experienced Accounts Assistant to support their financial operations 4-5 days per week with scope to expand.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on role supporting our day-to-day accounts and bookkeeping activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- General bookkeeping and accounts administration
- Managing lettings accounts, including rent processing and reconciliations
- Preparing and maintaining Profit & Loss reports
- Processing payments and raising invoices
- Bank reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation of accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Ensuring accurate and compliant financial records
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and ideally AAT level 3 or level 2 with the above experience.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounts (property/lettings sector experience would be great but not essential)
- Strong understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles
- Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage workload independently
- Reliable and trustworthy
- AAT qualification or similar (or qualified by experience)
Desirable:
- Experience with lettings/property accounting systems
What Our Client can offer
- Flexible working
- £16 per hour
- Hourly rate
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Established business with steady workload
For more information, please contact Fran Kent at AMR Recruitment.
If this role is not suitable but you know someone who may be interested, our £150 Recommend-a-Friend scheme is available (terms and conditions apply). We aim to respond to all applications; however, due to high volumes, this may not always be possible. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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