At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Finance team to enhance processes and support financial administration.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on evolving finance operations.
- Benefits: Great work-life balance, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative finance function and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We're expanding our Finance team and looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Finance Assistant who wants to do more than simply process transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a finance function that is evolving. As a Finance Assistant you will be responsible for delivering accurate and efficient financial administration while supporting both colleagues and Members with queries. Alongside your core responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to improvements in how we work, including system enhancements and process optimisation. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys a varied workload, and wants to be part of a team that is continuously evolving.
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to develop skills that are increasingly important in modern finance, including:
- Process improvement and automation
- Systems expertise and transformation projects
- Data analysis and reporting
- Exposure to new technologies and ways of working
- Broader understanding of finance operations
More importantly, you'll be joining at a time of positive change. We're looking for someone who is curious, adaptable and keen to make a difference. If you enjoy combining strong financial administration skills with a desire to improve how things are done, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a finance, accounts or finance administration role
- Knowledge of payments, purchase ledger, reconciliations and core finance processes
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and suggest better solutions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for a variety of core finance activities, including:
- Processing invoices, payments and refunds accurately and on time
- Performing reconciliations and supporting treasury activities
- Managing payment-related queries from colleagues and Members
- Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate audit trails
And in addition you will help us:
- Identify inefficient processes and suggest practical improvements
- Support automation initiatives and system enhancements
- Improve data quality, reporting and consistency
- Reduce reliance on manual processes and individual knowledge
- Embed new ways of working across the Finance team
Benefits
- 35‑hour week, supporting a great work life balance
- Private medical insurance and income protection cover
- 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to ‘buy’ an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
- Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
- Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
- Company events to support social wellbeing.
Finance Assistant in Truro employer: The Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd
Join a dynamic Finance team that values innovation and continuous improvement, where your contributions will directly impact our evolving finance function. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to work-life balance, including 24 days of holiday that increase with service. Located in a vibrant area, you'll enjoy not only competitive benefits like private medical insurance but also the chance to be part of a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and proactive problem-solving.
Contact Details:
The Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd Recruitment Team
