Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryRoss on Wye, HerefordshirepermanentPosted: 18 June 2026
Apply NowWe 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
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