Finance Assistant Location: Stonehouse Contract Type: Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week Salary: £28,000 Brief We are recruiting a Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established business. This role focuses on transactional finance, process improvement, and supporting senior management with accurate, timely financial information. An ideal opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Manage sales and purchase ledgers, staff expenses, and monthly payroll accounting Perform monthly reconciliations: bank accounts, petty cash, and supplier statements Prepare accruals, prepayments, and adjustments for income and expenditure Support Gift Aid reporting and monthly VAT workings Assist with audit preparation and finance-related projects Requirements Experience in a finance or bookkeeping role, including month-end processes Knowledge of QuickBooks would be preferable but isn't essential. Confident handling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting for VAT Ability to support non-finance colleagues with financial queries Skills & Attributes Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Team player with clear, confident communication Methodical, analytical thinker with problem-solving ability Ability to prioritise effectively and escalate issues when needed Comfortable working with sensitive or confidential information Benefits 25 Days holiday plus bank holiday. Pension Onsite parking. Company events. Annual leave and pension scheme in line with sector standards. If this position is off interest, please apply today or contact RE Recruitment act as an employment agency on behalf of the employer. If you don't hear back within 5 working days, please take this as an unsuccesful application. COM1