Finance Assistant

Are you a Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking for a broad role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to progress? This is an excellent opportunity to join a small but well established and growing manufacturing business in Gloucester.

You'll become an important part of a friendly finance team, taking responsibility across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, VAT, bookkeeping and month-end, with the opportunity to develop towards Management Accounts.

The business is committed to developing its people and will provide study support for further professional qualifications (if required).

• £32,000 to £35,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• 2pm finish every Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Pension
• Healthcare after 1 years' service
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Excellent long-term career prospects

You'll have a varied role within the finance function, with responsibility for:

• Purchase and Sales Ledger
• Bank reconciliations and payment runs
• VAT returns and postponed import VAT accounting
• Bookkeeping and financial record keeping
• Supporting month-end and Management Accounts
• Financial reporting and analysis using Excel
• Customer and supplier account queries
• Credit reviews and new customer checks
• Supporting the leadership team with ad hoc finance projects

We're open to candidates ranging from a Finance Assistant through to an Assistant Accountant looking for their next step. You'll ideally have:

• Solid experience within a finance/accounts environment
• Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and bookkeeping
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (desirable rather than essential)
• Good understanding of month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to work independently

This is more than a transactional Finance Assistant role. You'll have real ownership, exposure to the wider finance function and the opportunity to develop towards Management Accounts, supported by a successful and growing manufacturing business.

Your own transport is essential due to the location and lack of public transport.

If you're looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and genuine long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.