Finance Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance organization in Plymouth is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide support to the Head of Finance. The role involves processing the Purchase Ledger, administering expense claims, and supporting colleagues with financial advice. Candidates should have experience in a similar position and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working policy for work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Wellbeing day per financial year

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger and finance administration.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process the Purchase Ledger accurately ensuring deadlines are met.
• Administer expense claims and petty cash.
• Support colleagues with financial advice.
• Maintain internal accounting databases.

Skills

Experience within a similar position

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan and organise workload

Job description

Location: Plymouth, PL4 0EG

Salary: £24,956 per annum rising to £25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Contract - Fixed term until May 2026 with the potential for extension subject to future funding or Permanent role.

Closing Date: 09:00 on 18th August 2025

The Role

The Finance Assistant role will provide comprehensive support to the Head of Finance and work closely with Central Services to ensure the smooth day-to-day administration of the finance office. Providing support and advice on policies and procedures within their remit.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate processing of the Purchase Ledger ensuring set deadlines are met.
• Ensure data is processed in line with authorised budgets.
• Administer expense claims as per the expenses policy and petty cash.
• Queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Supporting all colleagues with financial advice in collaboration with policies and procedures.
• Maintain internal accounting databases an d spreadsheets.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience within a similar position.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and organise own workload in order to consistently meet set deadlines.
  
  

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
• A wellbeing day per financial year (1st April to 31st March)
• Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Health and wellbeing resources including their staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in their employee engagement platform.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
• Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. First Light are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
• Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 09:00 on 18th August 2025

Expected date for interviews: 25th August 2025

They reserve the right to withdraw this advert early for the right candidate, so we encourage early applications.

If you do not hear from them within 10 working days of the deadline for receipt of applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful at this time.

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