Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Stroud
Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Salary: Circa £28,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, full-time

Our client, a well-established and values-driven charity based in Stroud, has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role has arisen due to continued growth and increased financial reporting requirements. The position is fully office-based, and experience with cloud-based accounting software is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier reconciliations and monitoring outstanding invoices
• Process and reconcile bank receipts, payments, and monthly bank accounts
• Prepare bank payment runs and account for payroll, expenses, and petty cash
• Support month-end close through accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT workings, Gift Aid reporting, and audit preparation
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or transactional finance roles
• Strong experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Experience in carrying out key monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end processes
• Ability to work accurately at pace and meet month-end deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical, organised approach
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional seeking a role where they can make a real difference and be valued as part of a committed charity team.

To apply: Please send your CV to (url removed) for immediate consideration.

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