Average Finance Assistant salary in Cheltenham

Finance AssistantCheltenhamSalary £30k - 35kWe are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Finance Assistant, reporting to the Finance Manager, this varied and key role will encompass traditional accounting functions primarily in sales and purchase ledger, but may extend to include payroll and banking duties with support. This is a full-time role based on the outskirts of CheltenhamThe RoleEnsuring sales and purchase ledgers are complete and accuratePreparing cash book entries for credit card expenditureDealing with multiple currencies, specifically USD and EURPreparation of third-party and intercompany bank payment runsVAT accounting and assistance with reportingCredit control duties and customer liaisonDealing with ad-hoc finance and office administrationAssisting with the order fulfilment process; ensuring sales orders are correctly administered to ensure customer satisfaction and assist effective credit controlAssisting with customer queries when requiredStock accounting to ensure accuracy of the value within our accountsDay-to-day office facilities management, to ensure the continuous smooth running of the businessWelcoming and directing telephone enquiriesEmbracing change - enabling business growth by utilising new systems and improving processesThe CandidateAAT Level 4 qualifiedHighly numerate with a strong degree of accuracy and an eye for detailPrevious credit control experience, or a willingness to develop in this area.You will thrive in a varied, evolving role in a fast-paced environment with ability to juggle multiple prioritiesA self-starter with a confident, organised and methodical approach.Microsoft Office experience is needed.Previous experience in Sage 200 or similar ERP systems would be idealDue to our attractive location in the Cotswolds, which is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester and Oxford, own transport is essential.If you’re passionate about driving client success and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, ambition, and results, we’d love to hear from you.

Our industry leading client based in Barnwood, whose products are installed in most hospitals within the UK, has a brand new vacancy for a Finance Assistant to join their small and dynamic team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing innovative business where you will be a key and valid contributor to the company’s growth plans.Key Responsibilities; -Prepare weekly reports for shareholders-Reflect the monthly accounts in a true and fair view-Maintaining accurate financial records, including daily transactions and receipts-Reconciling of day-to-day accounts-Manage trade payable and receivables-Maintain live working spreadsheets-Credit control-Assist the sales team when making sales decisions-Maintain bill of materials to ensure we maintain margin-Oversee monthly stock takes-Manage the accounts mailbox-Continuously improve and refine administrative processes to support business growth Candidate Attributes; -Previous experience within a finance role -Excellent attention to detail-Ability to manage own workload -Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a teamHours; 8am – 5pm – Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2pm on a Friday Salary; Up to £32,000 depending on experience + benefits package which includes, 21 days annual leave, pension scheme, staff parking and childcare voucher scheme

What’s in it for you?Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team with exposure to a wide range of financial processesHands-on experience supporting key finance operations and projectsVaried role with opportunities to develop skills across accounts payable, expenses, and reportingInvolvement in important finance initiatives and improvement projectsMust have’sStrong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointGood communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and changing prioritiesHigh level of discretion when handling confidential informationProactive mindset with the ability to use initiative to solve problemsAbility to work collaboratively within a team and support wider finance functionsNice to have’sKnowledge or experience within the general insurance sectorSo, what will you be doing?Logging, coding, and scanning invoices and employee expensesManaging the accounts payable mailbox and handling related queriesProcessing employee expense claims, invoices, and credit card expenses for approvalProducing expense reports and running payment processesSupporting treasury processes and maintaining the approved suppliers listAssisting with the preparation of expense accrualsAdministering finance policies and proceduresSupporting projects to automate payment processesAssisting the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projectsSupporting year-end activities and annual data collection processesAssisting with company insurance renewal data preparationMaintaining delegated authority records and sign-off processesSupporting maintenance of internal finance documentation and systemsHelpful extrasAwareness of risk management principles within a finance environmentCommitment to maintaining information security standards and policiesAbility to identify and report risks appropriately while supporting operational processesInterested? Send your CV to Cat @ i2i Recruitment today!Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful.