Finance Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team in Ross-on-Wye. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting activities across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is studying towards a professional qualification or looking to further develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Assistant, your duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for subsidiary entities.
• Processing and reviewing salaries, journals, accruals, prepayments, pensions, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Producing and maintaining trial balances and month-end reporting schedules.
• Supporting subsidiary budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Performing financial account reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
• Providing cover for stock reconciliations and assisting with inventory-related reporting.
• Supporting a variety of finance improvement projects and process enhancements.
• Responding to financial accounting queries from internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with year-end, interim and statutory audits, as well as HMRC and other regulatory audit requirements.
• Attending annual stock counts and supporting inventory verification activities.
• Assisting with year-end reporting and producing ad hoc financial reports as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous accounting experience within a finance or accounting function.
• AAT qualified, studying towards CIMA or ACCA, part-qualified, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, self-motivated and positive approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem-solving abilities and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience using SAP and/or Sage accounting systems.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes.
• Exposure to stock accounting and inventory reconciliations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Study support opportunities for professional qualifications (where applicable).
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to be involved in a varied and rewarding finance role within a growing organisation.

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic accounting professional looking for your next challenge and want to develop your career within a successful finance team, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV and application today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Ross-on-Wye.