Finance Assistant

Carrington Wood; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Car scheme

Pension scheme

Discount hub

Employee assistance

Training & support

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Life assurance

Long service awards

Finance development

Job summary

Carrington Wood is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance team near Exeter. The role will focus on Purchase Ledger and provide support across the wider finance function in a busy, high-volume environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid working with a competitive salary of £29,000 - £31,000 per annum. Ideal candidates enjoy working with numbers, have a keen eye for accuracy and are eager to learn and develop within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounts experience would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data.
• Strong focus on accuracy.
• Dependable with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Confident and professional communication skills.
• Experience using finance or business systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs.
• Responding to and resolving supplier queries.
• Supporting a variety of day-to-day finance activities.
• Processing and reconciling financial transactions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Working with colleagues across the business to resolve queries.
• Providing support to the wider finance team during periods of annual leave and absence.
• Helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of a busy finance department.
• Taking on additional finance duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Job description

Finance Assistant

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent (Full Time)

Are you looking for your next opportunity within Finance and keen to join an established and growing business?

We are currently supporting a well-established organisation with the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team based on the outskirts of Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is comfortable working within a busy, high-volume finance environment.

The role will primarily focus on Purchase Ledger, while also providing support across the wider finance function when required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Assisting with supplier payment runs
• Responding to and resolving supplier queries
• Supporting a variety of day-to-day finance activities
• Processing and reconciling financial transactions
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Working with colleagues across the business to resolve queries
• Providing support to the wider finance team during periods of annual leave and absence
• Helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of a busy finance department
• Taking on additional finance duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous finance or accounts experience would be beneficial, but is not essential
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical and organised approach to work
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data
• Strong focus on accuracy
• Dependable with a willingness to learn and develop
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Experience using finance or business systems would be advantageous

Why You'll Love This Role

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee car scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to an employee benefits hub with discounts across leading brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Life assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Opportunity to develop your finance experience within an established and growing organisation