Assistant Accountant (Part‑time, 21 hrs/week)

About the role

We are seeking a part‑time Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team in Exeter. Working 21 hours per week, you will support the day‑to‑day transactional finance operations and help keep the function running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate records.
• Handle credit control and respond to supplier and customer queries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare payment runs for effective cash management.
• Prepare payroll and maintain finance administration data.
• Assist with year‑end processes, including month‑end journals, balance‑sheet reconciliations and management accounts.

Required profile

• Solid hands‑on experience in a similar finance role, preferably within an SME.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience valued over formal qualifications; AAT qualified, part‑qualified or qualified by experience welcomed.
• Familiarity with Xero, payroll processing or stock and inventory management is a distinct advantage.

Required skills

• Xero accounting software
• Payroll processing
• Stock and inventory management
• Purchase ledger management
• Sales ledger management
• Bank reconciliations

What we offer

• Permanent contract
• Flexible 21‑hour work week with some flexibility on scheduling
• Competitive salary £30,000‑£35,000 per year