Finance Assistant; FTC

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to support the Finance team during a period of system change and ongoing operational activity. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across purchase and sales ledgers, supporting month‑end activities, and assisting with basic system testing as part of our finance transformation programme. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Corporate Finance

Cheltenham

• Process supplier invoices: coding, approvals and timely posting into the finance system.
• Raise and process sales invoices: ensuring completeness, accuracy and prompt issuance to customers.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Execute basic system testing activities following defined scripts, log and report issues and support SMEs in preparing for sign‑off of more complex testing scenarios.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts, resolve discrepancies.
• Support the wider finance team with ad‑hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts payable/receivable role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments.
• Comfortable following structured testing scripts or procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with finance systems and Excel.
• Experience in a finance function during a system change or ERP implementation.
• Familiarity with purchase and sales ledger processes in a medium‑to‑large organisation.

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still.
• Responsible – we do the right thing.
• Inclusive – we all play a role.
• Delivery Focused – we provide services we are proud of.
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best.

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Minimum 24 days of annual leave (with option to buy more).
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• Private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions.
• Occupational maternity and paternity pay.
• Company volunteering days.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Retail discounts and savings.
• Generous employee referral scheme.
• Regular sports and social events.
• Free Cheltenham bus travel.