Finance Assistant

Recruiter
Build Recruitment
Location
Devon
Salary
£27,000 per year (Excellent culture, benefits and parking)
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
14 October 2026
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Job description

Finance & Payroll Administrator

Exeter £27,000 per annum Permanent 37 hours per week

Build Recruitment are working with an established business based on the outskirts of Exeter, who are looking for a Finance & Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration looking for a varied role with responsibility across both finance and payroll.

The Role

You ll support the day-to-day finance and payroll function, including:

Processing employee timesheets and supporting payroll
Managing new starters, leavers, holiday and sickness records
Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
Processing payroll information using Sage 200
Managing the Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Processing sales invoices and financial data
Completing bank, PAYE, National Insurance and pension reconciliations
Preparing and issuing customer statements
Supporting VAT returns and accounting adjustments
Running financial reports and supporting month-end procedures
Maintaining accurate and confidential financial records

About You

We re looking for someone with:

Previous experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration
A good understanding of payroll and basic accounting principles
Experience with timesheets, payroll and employee changes
Experience with bank reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numerical and analytical skills
Excellent organisational skills
Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving issues
Strong communication skills
Experience with accounting software Sage 200 desirable but not essential

Working Hours

Monday Thursday: 8:30am 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am 4:30pm 1-hour unpaid lunch 37 hours per week

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If you re an experienced Finance, Accounts or Payroll Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Exeter, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Build Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

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