Senior Financial Assistant
📅 12-month maternity cover
🕘 Monday - Friday | 36 hours per week
🏢 Office-based role
💷 Up to £30,000 DOE
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