Full job descriptionAbout the Business
A brilliant opportunity to join a well-known retail business based in Cheltenham as a Finance Assistant, paying £27,000 - £32,000. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role within a respected and growing brand, offering hybrid working and a genuine chance to broaden your finance experience as part of a busy, supportive team.
Main Duties:
As a Finance Assistant, your main duties include:
*Handling a steady, high volume of incoming supplier invoices and making sure each one is processed accurately and on time
*Taking ownership of the finance inbox and responding promptly to queries from both suppliers and customers
*Building and running supplier payment runs, then reconciling these against supplier statements
*Cross-checking invoices against purchase orders and investigating any discrepancies that arise
*Raising sales invoices and credit notes, allocating incoming payments, and helping keep on top of outstanding balances
*Keeping financial records accurate and up to date, with all information correctly captured in QuickBooks
*Processing staff expense claims and reconciling the company credit card statements
*Supporting account reconciliations and the wider month-end routine
*Working closely with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business to resolve queries efficiently
*Contributing to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and picking up ad hoc administrative tasks as needed
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid, based at the company’s Cheltenham office, giving you a healthy balance between collaborating in person with the team and working from home. You’ll be part of a well-established, recognisable business with a busy finance function and a friendly, down-to-earth culture.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
*Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative position
*Hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable and invoice processing
*The ability to juggle multiple tasks and hit deadlines in a fast-moving environment
*A sharp eye for detail alongside strong organisational skills
*Familiarity with accounting software – QuickBooks experience is a real plus
Why Join the business
*Join a well-known, established retail brand
*Hybrid working
*Competitive salary of £27,000 – £32,000
*Broad, hands-on role with the scope to develop your finance experience
*Friendly, supportive team within a busy finance function
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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