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Administrative & Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)
Easylet Property Management UK Ltd —Torquay
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Accounts Assistant
Southon & Co —Exmouth
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
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Finance Assistant
AnTech Ltd —Exeter
- £29,000 a year
- Part-time
- IT
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Accounts Assistant
Robson Accountants - part of the Robson Group —Exeter
- £24,420 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Tax experience
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Smarter Accounting —Crediton
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Referral programme
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Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant
Precise Accountants Ltd —Plymouth
- Full-time
- QuickBooks
- IT
- In-person
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Accounts Clerk, Sales Ledger - Exeter
Original Style Limited —Exeter
- £25,620 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Data entry
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Administrative & Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)
Easylet Property Management UK Ltd —Torquay
Manage correspondence (email, letters, and phone calls) related to account closures and client queries. Track outstanding payments and support debt recovery…
£12.71 - £15.00 an hour
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Acorn by Synergie —Tiverton
Speaking with customers to take and chase payments. General administrative duties, including filing, scanning, and setting up new customer accounts.
£20,000 - £21,000 a year
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Administrative & Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)

Easylet Property Management UK Ltd
Torquay

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Job details

Temporary
£12.71 - £15.00 an hour

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Accounting
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: Administrative & Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)

Location: Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed-term / Short-term (Company Wind-Down Support)

Company Overview:

We are a letting agency and debt recovery business based in Torquay, currently in the process of closing operations. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative & Accounts Assistant to support the structured wind-down of the business. This is a short-term contract role requiring confidentiality, accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive financial and client information.

Role Overview:

The Administrative & Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the closure of the business, including reconciling accounts, managing records, assisting with debt recovery processes, and ensuring all administrative matters are completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts & Financial Duties:

Assist with closing company accounts, including reconciliation of rent accounts, client balances, and company ledgers
Track outstanding payments and support debt recovery activities
Liaise with landlords, tenants, and clients regarding final balances and settlements
Prepare financial summaries and reports for management and accountants
Maintain accurate financial records during the wind-down process

Administrative Duties:

Organise, update, and archive company records (digital and physical)
Manage correspondence (email, letters, and phone calls) related to account closures and client queries
Assist with the termination of contracts, tenancies, and service agreements
Ensure compliance with data protection and document retention requirements
Support general office administration as required during closure

Debt Recovery Support:

Assist in tracking and documenting outstanding debts
Prepare communication to clients regarding overdue accounts
Maintain clear and accurate records of recovery actions

Key Requirements:

Previous experience in an administrative and/or accounts role (property or lettings experience preferred)
Basic accounting knowledge (reconciliation, ledgers, invoicing)
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment

Desirable:

Experience in a letting agency or property management environment
Familiarity with accounting or property management software
Experience in debt recovery or credit control

Contract Details:

Short-term contract (duration to be agreed based on business needs)
Immediate or quick start preferred
Flexible working arrangements may be considered

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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