Finance Assistant

Carrington Wood; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Finance Assistant in Cullompton to support daily operations within the finance department. The role involves managing the sales ledger, chasing overdue payments, and assisting with reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in finance or credit control, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or credit control (1 year preferred).
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the sales ledger.
• Chase overdue payments in a professional manner.
• Assist with purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Effective communication

Time management

Proactive client relations

Job description

Finance Assistant – Cullompton – Permanent
💰 Pay: £26,000–£28,000 per year (dependent on experience)
📍 Location: Cullompton
🕒 Hours: Full-time
📅 Start: ASAP

Are you an organised and detail-driven finance professional looking for your next long-term opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy finance function where accuracy, communication and proactive credit control make a real difference? This could be the perfect role for you.

Carrington Wood is supporting a reputable organisation in the search for a Finance Assistant to join their established team. You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring robust record-keeping, timely customer payments and efficient ledger management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitoring and managing the sales ledger
• Chasing overdue payments in a professional, customer-focused manner
• Allocating and reconciling incoming payments
• Assisting with purchase ledger processing and supplier payments
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting
• Preparing customer statements and maintaining accurate system records
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve invoicing and payment queries
• Contributing to ongoing improvements across the finance function

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or credit control (1 year preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive approach with a focus on maintaining strong client relationships

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience (£26k–£28k)
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• A stable, long-term position with opportunities for growth

📅 Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Finance Assistant opportunity in Cullompton.

Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Administration, HR, Customer Service and Business Development on both a temporary and permanent basis.