Senior Financial Assistant – 12 Month Maternity Cover

WA Consultants Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Financial Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will manage finance queries, process invoices, and maintain supplier records. Ideal applicants will possess finance experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent attention to detail. Join this supportive team for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced finance environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage finance mailbox.
• Process invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers.

Skills

Finance experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Proactivity

Job description

Senior Financial Assistant – 12 Month Maternity Cover

Job Reference: WACGMAT

Job Location: United Kingdom, Exeter

Job Type: Permanent

Posted a day ago

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Financial Assistant to join our friendly and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing the finance mailbox, categorising and responding to emails promptly
• Processing invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate coding within the finance system
• Communicating proactively with suppliers to resolve queries efficiently
• Handling internal and external finance queries via phone and email with professionalism
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier records
• Verifying invoices and preparing payment runs for approval
• Processing payments and issuing remittance advice to suppliers
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Maintaining organised financial records to ensure audit readiness
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently

If you’re a motivated finance professional looking for a rewarding maternity cover role within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team!

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.