Finance Assistant (3217)

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional services firm is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant in Exeter. This role involves managing billing processes, resolving financial queries, and supporting day-to-day finance operations. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years' experience in a similar role, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various employee benefits including a birthday day off.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

Opportunities to learn and develop

Supportive professional working environment

Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a billing or finance assistant role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Confident in using e-billing systems and managing complex billing queries.
• Comfortable learning and working with new software and automated systems.
• Have 2+ years' experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and e-billing processes, including producing credit notes and handling high-level queries.
• Assign payers, reconcile accounts, and ensure accurate client billing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain efficient financial processes.
• Support the implementation and use of new automated finance systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

E-billing systems

Job description

£28,000 – £31,000 DOE | HYBRID | EXETER

Our client is a respected professional services firm based in Exeter, offering a supportive and collaborative working culture. They are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in legal or professional services who enjoys working in a detail oriented environment with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving.

The Role

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play an important role in managing billing processes, resolving complex financial queries, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations across the finance function. You’ll work within a small, friendly team, providing accurate and timely billing support while ensuring client satisfaction through attention to detail and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and e-billing processes, including producing credit notes and handling high-level queries.
• Assign payers, reconcile accounts, and ensure accurate client billing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain efficient financial processes.
• Support the implementation and use of new automated finance systems.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a billing or finance assistant role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Confident in using e-billing systems and managing complex billing queries.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable learning and working with new software and automated systems.
• Have 2+ year's experience in a similar role.

Benefits

• Salary between £28,000 and £31,000 DOE.
• Hybrid working after probation period 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.
• Supportive, professional working environment.
• Opportunities to learn and develop within a modern finance function.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Day off for your birthday

If you’re an experienced Finance Assistant looking to join a forward-thinking professional services firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant : Georgia Parkhouse

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