Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryGL6, Frampton Mansell, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
Apply NowAre you a Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking for a broad role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to progress? This is an excellent opportunity to join a small but well established and growing manufacturing business in Gloucester. You'll become an important part of a friendly finance team, taking responsibility across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, VAT, bookkeeping and month-end, with the opportunity to develop towards Management Accounts.
The business is committed to developing its people and will provide study support for further professional qualifications (if required).
What's on Offer
* £32,000–£35,000
* 37.5 hours per week
* 2pm finish every Friday
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Pension
* Healthcare after 1 years’ service
* Study support for professional qualifications
* Excellent long-term career prospects
The Role
You'll have a varied role within the finance function, with responsibility for:
* Purchase and Sales Ledger
* Bank reconciliations and payment runs
* VAT returns and postponed import VAT accounting
* Bookkeeping and financial record keeping
* Supporting month-end and Management Accounts
* Financial reporting and analysis using Excel
* Customer and supplier account queries
* Credit reviews and new customer checks
* Supporting the leadership team with ad hoc finance projects
About You
We're open to candidates ranging from a Finance Assistant through to an Assistant Accountant looking for their next step.
You'll ideally have:
* Solid experience within a finance/accounts environment
* Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and bookkeeping
* Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
* AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (desirable rather than essential)
* Good understanding of month-end processes
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to work independently
Why Apply?
This is more than a transactional Finance Assistant role. You'll have real ownership, exposure to the wider finance function and the opportunity to develop towards Management Accounts, supported by a successful and growing manufacturing business.
Your own transport is essential due to the location and lack of public transport.
If you're looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and genuine long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion
The business is committed to developing its people and will provide study support for further professional qualifications (if required).
What's on Offer
* £32,000–£35,000
* 37.5 hours per week
* 2pm finish every Friday
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Pension
* Healthcare after 1 years’ service
* Study support for professional qualifications
* Excellent long-term career prospects
The Role
You'll have a varied role within the finance function, with responsibility for:
* Purchase and Sales Ledger
* Bank reconciliations and payment runs
* VAT returns and postponed import VAT accounting
* Bookkeeping and financial record keeping
* Supporting month-end and Management Accounts
* Financial reporting and analysis using Excel
* Customer and supplier account queries
* Credit reviews and new customer checks
* Supporting the leadership team with ad hoc finance projects
About You
We're open to candidates ranging from a Finance Assistant through to an Assistant Accountant looking for their next step.
You'll ideally have:
* Solid experience within a finance/accounts environment
* Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and bookkeeping
* Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
* AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (desirable rather than essential)
* Good understanding of month-end processes
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to work independently
Why Apply?
This is more than a transactional Finance Assistant role. You'll have real ownership, exposure to the wider finance function and the opportunity to develop towards Management Accounts, supported by a successful and growing manufacturing business.
Your own transport is essential due to the location and lack of public transport.
If you're looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and genuine long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion