Senior Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £32,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, EX1 1QA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4767950_1770208080 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established, values‑driven organisation that plays a key role in supporting its local community. The team operates with a strong sense of purpose, collaboration, and professionalism, offering a stable and supportive environment where finance is central to effective operations. With small, close‑knit teams and a culture built on trust and integrity, this organisation provides an excellent environment for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and variety in their day‑to‑day work.
Your new role
As the Finance Professional, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial operations across the organisation. You will maintain accurate financial records, oversee ledgers, and deliver timely and insightful financial reporting that supports planning and decision‑making at senior level.Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing sales and purchase ledger activity
- Reconciling bank receipts and statements
- Overseeing credit control and resolving finance queries
- Preparing monthly management accounts, analysing variances, and reporting findings to senior leadership
- Producing meaningful financial analysis to support decision‑making
- Monitoring, maintaining, and forecasting cashflow
- Assisting with year‑end processes and external audits
- Supporting the preparation of annual budgets
- Producing ad‑hoc reports for management and the Board
- Improving financial procedures, processes, and controls
- Providing occasional administrative and reception support as needed
This role offers genuine breadth and impact, with the opportunity to shape financial practices and contribute to operational improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
- AAT Level 4 (or working towards), or strong QBE experience
- At least 5 years' experience in a finance or bookkeeping role
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and processes
- Strong systems skills, including Xero (or similar) and advanced Excel
- High attention to detail and strong accuracy levels
- Confident analytical capability, able to interpret and explain financial data
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and work independently
What you'll get in return
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Additional leave entitlement
- On‑site parking
- A supportive, community‑focused working environment
- The chance to take ownership of the finance function and influence ongoing improvements
What you need to do now
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