Finance Assistant

AWD online; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its finance team. The role involves assisting with management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, and audits. The ideal candidate will have proven finance experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts support role.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Provide data and reports to aid financial planning.
• Complete balance sheet, VAT and bank reconciliations accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Proficiency in Excel

Education

AAT, CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Job description

Finance Assistant

A great opportunity for a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team, supporting with management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting and audits within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Officer
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Finance Administrator
• Bookkeeper

SALARY: £23,900 to £30,000 per annum

LOCATION: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Finance Assistant with strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail.

As a Finance Assistant you will support the Financial Controller across accounting, payroll, reconciliations and month-end processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with audit requirements.

The Finance Assistant will also assist with budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities, helping to maintain efficient finance operations and contribute to continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity to develop your finance career within a supportive organisation offering training and progression opportunities.

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DUTIES

• Prepare Monthly Accounts: Assist with accruals, prepayments and journals
• Support Budgeting and Forecasting: Provide data and reports to aid financial planning
• Reconciliations: Complete balance sheet, VAT and bank reconciliations accurately
• Audit Support: Help with year-end, interim and statutory audit requirements
• Fixed Assets: Maintain asset registers and ensure accurate depreciation records
• Cashflow Forecasting: Contribute to cashflow reporting and treasury cover
• Financial Processes: Ensure compliance across purchase ledger, general ledger and stock records
• Reporting: Produce regular management and ad-hoc financial reports

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts support role
• AAT, CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent) desirable
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience with SAP or SAGE accounting software advantageous
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude