Finance Assistant

Cooper Golding; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Company pension

Private healthcare after probation

Generous holiday allowance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cooper Golding is seeking a Finance Assistant in Barnstaple for a hybrid role with 37.5 hours per week. The position offers £28,000–£30,000 per year depending on experience and a supportive, people-focused environment.

You will work within a collaborative team, handling purchase orders, AP/AR, and general finance tasks with scope for greater responsibility. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in finance, a proactive mindset, and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in finance or accounts environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work autonomously within a supportive finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and invoices.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Manage debtors and outstanding payments.
• Process and arrange payments.
• Reconcile company credit cards.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Set up money transfers.
• Provide general finance administration and support; assist on wider finance tasks as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Communicator

Team player

Proactive

Can-do attitude

Growth mindset

Job description

Finance Assistant

£28,000 - ££30,000 Depending on Experience

Barnstaple | Hybrid Working | Flexible Hours | 37.5 Hours per Week

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a people-focused organisation in Barnstaple.

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and supportive team based in Barnstaple.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-2 years' finance experience who is looking for a varied role, greater responsibility and the flexibility to achieve a strong work-life balance.

Our client genuinely puts people and culture at the heart of their business, offering a supportive working environment, flexible hours and hybrid working. This is a role where you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, make decisions and work autonomously, while still having the support of a collaborative finance team around you.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders and invoices
• Supporting Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Managing debtors and outstanding payments
• Processing and arranging payments
• Reconciling company credit cards
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Setting up money transfers
• Providing general finance administration and support
• Assisting with wider finance tasks and projects as required

It’s a role that offers plenty of variety, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys getting involved, isn’t afraid to take ownership and is happy to adapt as priorities change.

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have 1-2 years' experience within a finance or accounts environment, together with a positive and proactive approach.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who are:

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment
• Positive, driven and focused
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• A confident communicator and team player
• Practical, proactive and solutions-focused
• Someone with a genuine can-do attitude
• Keen to learn, develop and take ownership of their work

You don't need to tick every single box. If you have a solid grounding in finance, the right attitude and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely values its employees, offering:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Generous holiday allowance
• A strong, supportive people culture
• Excellent work-life balance
• A varied role with the opportunity to develop your finance experience