Finance Assistant

About the Business

A brilliant opportunity to join a well-known retail business based in Cheltenham as a Finance Assistant, paying £27,000 - £32,000. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role within a respected and growing brand, offering hybrid working and a genuine chance to broaden your finance experience as part of a busy, supportive team.

Main Duties:

As a Finance Assistant, your main duties include:

* Handling a steady, high volume of incoming supplier invoices and making sure each one is processed accurately and on time

* Taking ownership of the finance inbox and responding promptly to queries from both suppliers and customers

* Building and running supplier payment runs, then reconciling these against supplier statements

* Cross-checking invoices against purchase orders and investigating any discrepancies that arise

* Raising sales invoices and credit notes, allocating incoming payments, and helping keep on top of outstanding balances

* Keeping financial records accurate and up to date, with all information correctly captured in Quick Books

* Processing staff expense claims and reconciling the company credit card statements

* Supporting account reconciliations and the wider month-end routine

* Working closely with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business to resolve queries efficiently

* Contributing to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and picking up ad hoc administrative tasks as needed

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, based at the company’s Cheltenham office, giving you a healthy balance between collaborating in person with the team and working from home. You’ll be part of a well-established, recognisable business with a busy finance function and a friendly, down-to-earth culture.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative position

* Hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable and invoice processing

* The ability to juggle multiple tasks and hit deadlines in a fast-moving environment

* A sharp eye for detail alongside strong organisational skills

* Familiarity with accounting software – Quick Books experience is a real plus

Why Join the business

* Join a well-known, established retail brand

* Hybrid working

* Competitive salary of £27,000 – £32,000

* Broad, hands-on role with the scope to develop your finance experience

* Friendly, supportive team within a busy finance function

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.