Senior Financial Assistant – Maternity Cover

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.

• 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

• 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.