Dual site at the Honiton offices and Greendale depot
EdenServ is a modern, council-owned environmental services company established to deliver recycling, waste and environmental services across East Devon. Created by East Devon District Council and building on years of local operational experience, EdenServ brings together public accountability, service resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accurate and reliable support for our daily finance. In collaboration with the Finance Business Partner, you will handle purchase and sales ledger transactions, issue invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with payments, receipts, and transfers.
Your responsibilities will also include completing bank reconciliations, maintaining precise financial records in Xero, and supporting credit control, reporting, audit preparation, and-end and year-end processes. Additionally, you will respond professionally and helpfully to queries from colleagues, suppliers, contractors, and customers. Some hybrid working options may be available after successfully completing your probationary period.
You will have practical experience of purchase and sales ledger work, bank reconciliations, financial record keeping and supporting month-end activity.
You must have GCSEs, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, together with a relevant finance, bookkeeping or business administration qualification or equivalent practical experience.
You will be confident using Microsoft Excel, including formulae, sorting, filtering and pivot tables, and understand the importance of confidentiality, data accuracy and GDPR. Experience of Xero or similar accounting software and an AAT qualification, or progress towards one, would be an advantage. Just as importantly, you will be organised, reliable and able to communicate clearly while delivering accurate work to agreed deadlines.
Full details and the job pack can be found on our website at https://www.edenserv.co.uk/finance-assistant
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