Office & Finance Assistant

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Recruitment Ltd in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Office and Finance Assistant to support day-to-day office operations and budgeting tasks. You will handle reception duties, document control, and basic bookkeeping with Xero, helping keep financial records accurate and compliant.

The role offers a varied workload across administration, HR support, and event coordination in a busy, growing team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to break down complex problems into practical solutions.
• Experience with office administration and basic bookkeeping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Office administration: manage reception, correspondence, supplies, and general admin support to the team and CEO.
• Maintain employee handbooks and company policies, ensure HR compliance.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping using Xero, process invoices and reconcile bank transactions.
• Coordinate meetings, invite attendees, organise rooms and provide refreshments when needed.
• Answer calls, manage emails, and handle visitor communications professionally.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain both digital and paper records.
• Assist with planning company events and managing budgets.
• Carry out market research to support customer requirements and business initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Xero

Job description

If you are looking for a career opportunity working in a busy and varied meaty administrative support role then this could be the ideal opportunity for you! To be successful in this role, you'll need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to break down complex problems into clear, practical solutions. This is a very busy and rapidly growing company therefore you would need to feel confident to essentially hit the ground running and relish is doing so. Our client, based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is looking to recruit an Office and Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. This varied role will play an important part in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the office while also assisting with key bookkeeping responsibilities. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse workload, working across different areas, and being a valued source of support within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Office Administration: Support the efficient day-to-day running of the office by overseeing reception duties, managing incoming correspondence, maintaining office and kitchen supplies, and providing general administrative support to the wider team and CEO.
• Company Policies: Maintain employee handbooks and company policies, ensuring documentation is kept up to date, amendments are implemented, and signed records are collected and filed for HR compliance.
• Xero Accounting: Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks using Xero, including processing invoices and receipts, reconciling bank transactions, and helping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Meetings & Visitors: Coordinate meeting schedules, send invitations, arrange meeting rooms, and organise refreshments when required.
• Reception & Communications: Act as the first point of contact for visitors, answer incoming telephone calls, and manage emails and other correspondence professionally.
• Stock Control & Record Management: Monitor stock levels, update internal databases, file documentation, and maintain both digital and paper-based records.
• Social Events: Assist with the planning and coordination of company events, including booking venues, managing invitations, and monitoring budgets.
• Research: Carry out market research and gather information to support customer requirements and business initiatives.

Salary - £30-35k depending on experience Hours - Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm