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Finance Assistant 6833

Finance Assistant 

 

Location: Cirencester (Hybrid Working) 
Hours: Full Time | Permanent 
Salary: Competitive 

 

Our client is seeking Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role provides a mix of purchase ledger, credit control, and general finance administration duties. 

 

Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant:

  • Process purchase ledger invoices and input data into accounting systems. 

  • Support administration of job costing and finance systems. 

  • Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate records. 

  • Assist with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments. 

  • Review and process staff expenses. 

  • Complete supplier statement reconciliations. 

  • Manage shared finance inbox and respond to queries. 

  • Support general finance administration tasks. 

 

Key Skills of a Finance Assistant:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

  • Good organisational and time-management skills. 

  • Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 

  • Proactive, reliable, and approachable attitude. 

  • Basic understanding of finance processes is beneficial. 

  • Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage) is advantageous. 

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English. 

  • Full UK driving licence preferred. 

 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330. 

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. 

 

Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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