Senior Finance Assistant

Allan Webb; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant based in Gloucester. This role offers hybrid working and a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata. The ideal candidate will have AAT qualifications and strong Excel skills. You'll be responsible for financial operations like VAT returns and payroll cycles in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like agile working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Agile / remote working arrangements

33 days’ annual leave

Access to Perkbox

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Training & personal development reviews

Payment for Professional Membership

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or in your final year of study.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of financial processes including bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage invoicing and conduct annual fixed asset checks.

Skills

AAT qualified or in final year of study

Excellent working knowledge of Excel

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant

Gloucester, Gloucestershire (with hybrid working – Wednesdays and Thursdays worked from our office)

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 - £28,000 per annum for 30 hours per week).

Who we’re looking for

To be considered as our Senior Finance Assistant, you will need :

• To be AAT qualified or in your final year of study
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, reporting, and analysis
• The ability to work collaboratively and support team members effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

This is a terrific opportunity for a detail-oriented, AAT-qualified finance professional (or in their final year of study) to join our innovative and values-driven organisation.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly while enjoying part-time hours that give you the balance you need, combining meaningful work with the freedom to manage your time effectively within a supportive, hybrid environment!

What the role involves

As our Senior Finance Assistant, you’ll support the smooth and accurate running of our financial operations.

Aiding the Assistant Financial Controller, you’ll take shared ownership of key financial processes, from bank reconciliations and VAT returns to payroll and month-end reporting.

With a keen eye for detail, you’ll help maintain accurate records, support year-end activities, and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.

You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and provide day-to-day guidance to Finance Assistants as they develop within their roles.

Additionally, you will :

• Manage time and materials invoicing, fixed asset registers, and credit card statements
• Conduct annual fixed asset checks and assist with year-end financial processes
• Prepare VAT journals, quarterly VAT returns, and monthly ONS reports
• Oversee payroll cycles for several months of the year

A bit about us

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we’re proud supporters of the Armed Forces community, and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

What we can offer you

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are pleased to offer this role a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Agile / remote working arrangements
• 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Option to purchase additional annual leaveli>
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 rewards and benefits)
• EAP - a confidential 24 / 7 service
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus (£1,000 following probation)
• Regular training & personal development reviews
• Investment in professional qualifications and training
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
• Payment for Professional Membership

Please note, you will require the right to work in the UK and be eligible to hold SC level security clearance.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Senior Accountancy Assistant, Senior Finance Administrator, Senior Finance Clerk, Senior Accounts Clerk, Senior Assistant Accountant, or Senior Accounts Administrator.

Webrecruit and Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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