Finance Assistant – Accounts
Kingsbridge | Full-Time | Permanent | Monday–Friday (No Weekends)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and forward-thinking accounts team in Kingsbridge.
Reporting to the Financial Officer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day maintenance of either the office account or client account, ensuring full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this could be the role for you. Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dynamic and ambitious team with exciting plans for growth in 2026 and beyond.
We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
• Modern working practices with a strong focus on work–life balance
• A friendly team environment where people build long-term careers

The Role
Depending on your focus, responsibilities may include:
Client Account

• Daily banking and reconciliations
• Preparing and processing cheques
• Bill processing
• Assisting with ledger queries
• Supporting the annual Solicitors Accounts Rules audit

Office Account

• Daily banking and reconciliations
• Assisting with monthly accounts pack preparation
• Supporting annual audit processes
• Managing petty cash and credit cards
• Maintaining creditors ledger
• Producing ad hoc financial reports

What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from Finance Assistants with a minimum of 6 months’ experience in a similar role.
The ideal candidate will have:

• AAT Level 3 or 4, semi-qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA, or qualified by experience
• Experience working within a busy accounts team
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Good Excel skills
• Experience using Leap (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer
Career & Professional Development

• Clear progression pathways
• Full support for CPD, training and qualifications
• Opportunities to contribute to business initiatives

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• Potential for hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Free annual flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring

Culture & Extras

• Regular social events
• Staff discounts
• Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
• A supportive team where your contribution is recognised

If you’re looking to be part of a growing organisation that genuinely values work–life balance and professional development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.