Finance Assistant

Omega Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional employment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Cirencester. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions, payroll, and compliance while supporting the Managing Director. Required qualifications include a minimum of 5 years in a similar role and AAT qualification. Key benefits include company pension and life insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Professional and discreet, with an understanding of handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Managing Director, delivering efficient finance support.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, including credit control.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee month-end activities.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Confident communicator

Solid knowledge of PAYE and NI

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage Payroll

Job description

Finance Assistant

Cirencester

£30,000 - £32,000

Permanent

Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant that reports directly to the MD delivering accurate and efficient finance and administration support across the business

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Managing Director, delivering accurate and efficient finance and administrative support across the business.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, including credit control activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal postings.
• Manage fixed assets and coordinate machine servicing and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and HMRC submissions, including P11Ds, P46s, and tax calculations.
• Act as the main liaison with HMRC and external accountants.
• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on finance and HR matters.
• Manage all payroll instructions, ensuring timely preparation of weekly and monthly payroll runs.
• Coordinate with HMRC and pension providers to ensure compliance with submissions and regulations.
• Resolve payroll queries and provide payroll reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and payroll legislation.
• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee welfare, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience using Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Confident communicator with the ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Professional and discreet, with an understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Approachable, resilient, and comfortable being challenged while able to stand firm when necessary.
• Solid knowledge of PAYE, NI, and statutory deductions.
• Experience in recruitment, training, and development (desirable).

What we can offer

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Candidates who are currently a Finance assistant, accounts assistant, assistant accountant, Payroll administrator may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.