Finance Assistant
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Our client is seeking Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role provides a mix of purchase ledger, credit control, and general finance administration duties.
Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant:
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Process purchase ledger invoices and input data into accounting systems.
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Support administration of job costing and finance systems.
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Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate records.
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Assist with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments.
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Review and process staff expenses.
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Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
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Manage shared finance inbox and respond to queries.
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Support general finance administration tasks.
Key Skills of a Finance Assistant:
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Good organisational and time-management skills.
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Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Proactive, reliable, and approachable attitude.
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Basic understanding of finance processes is beneficial.
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Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage) is advantageous.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
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Full UK driving licence preferred