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Recruiter
AMR - Specialist Property Recruiters
Location
Exeter
Salary
£16 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
25 September 2026
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Job description

Accounts Assistant - Property Sector

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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