Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryFairford, GloucestershiretemporaryPosted: 29 April 2026
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Fairford
Salary Depending on Experience
Our client, based in Fairford, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to become part of a supportive and dynamic business environment, where they will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance function.
Finance Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:
* Reconcile supplier statements against EDI invoices and post to the purchase ledger
* Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
* Ensure all supplier claims are up to date and processed efficiently
* Post overhead and non-stock invoices onto Sage
* Assist with supplier payment runs via Sage and online banking systems
* Update foreign VAT documentation within the TaxBack portal
* Support monthly nominal ledger reconciliations
* Assist with onboarding new wholesale customers
* Post daily sales invoices and support credit control activities
* Run foreign currency bank revaluations in Sage
* Support month-end close processes, including stock valuation
* Provide finance support to the Customer Care team
* Carry out ad hoc financial data analysis
* Manage and maintain the Accounts email inbox
Finance Assistant Ideal Candidate:
* 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance role within an SME environment
* Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
* Experience with Sage Line 50 or similar accounting software (desirable)
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Clear and effective communication skills
* Professional and responsible approach to work
* Strong team player with the ability to build positive working relationships
* Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Flexible and adaptable approach to changing tasks and priorities
Finance Assistant Working Hours:
* Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
* 30 minute lunch break
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you
Fairford
Salary Depending on Experience
Our client, based in Fairford, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to become part of a supportive and dynamic business environment, where they will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance function.
Finance Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:
* Reconcile supplier statements against EDI invoices and post to the purchase ledger
* Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
* Ensure all supplier claims are up to date and processed efficiently
* Post overhead and non-stock invoices onto Sage
* Assist with supplier payment runs via Sage and online banking systems
* Update foreign VAT documentation within the TaxBack portal
* Support monthly nominal ledger reconciliations
* Assist with onboarding new wholesale customers
* Post daily sales invoices and support credit control activities
* Run foreign currency bank revaluations in Sage
* Support month-end close processes, including stock valuation
* Provide finance support to the Customer Care team
* Carry out ad hoc financial data analysis
* Manage and maintain the Accounts email inbox
Finance Assistant Ideal Candidate:
* 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance role within an SME environment
* Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
* Experience with Sage Line 50 or similar accounting software (desirable)
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Clear and effective communication skills
* Professional and responsible approach to work
* Strong team player with the ability to build positive working relationships
* Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Flexible and adaptable approach to changing tasks and priorities
Finance Assistant Working Hours:
* Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
* 30 minute lunch break
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you