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Finance Assistant

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Finance Assistant
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (with hybrid working)

A bit about us

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we’re proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

What we can offer

Salary of £25,000 - £26,000 per annum + study support (to gain your AAT)

Comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Agile/remote working arrangements
  • Regular training & personal development reviews
  • Investment in professional qualifications and training
  • Mentoring and coaching programmes
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Active ED&I networks and initiatives
  • Electric car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 perks and benefits)
  • EAP - a confidential 24/7 service
  • Employee Referral Bonus [£1,000 following probation]
  • 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Payment for Professional Membership

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our supportive organisation and kick start a career in finance.

    You’ll receive full training and study support towards your AAT qualification, giving you the tools and guidance you need to build your skills and expertise and develop your professional life.

    Alongside this, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package with agile working arrangements, a supportive and inclusive environment, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring full investment in your future.

    What the role involves

    As a Finance Assistant, you will support a range of essential financial tasks while learning from experienced team members.

    Under guidance, you’ll support accurate financial record-keeping, assist with payroll for part of the year, and help to ensure that our company follows the financial rules.

    You’ll also learn to manage processes such as sales invoicing, credit control, timesheet checking, and job costing and gain experience with employee onboarding processes, finance software updates, and reconciliation tasks.

    Additionally, you will:

  • Help process purchase orders and provide support across the finance team
  • Assist with year-end financial reporting and document collection
  • Learn to use systems like PDP, TASR, and TravelPerk

    Who we’re looking for

    To join us as a Finance Assistant, you will need:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • The ability to multitask
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving

    Experience in financial processes and accounting software would be an advantage, but full training will be provided!

    Please note, you will require the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also need to hold (or be eligible to gain) SC level security clearance.

    Other organisations may call this role Support Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Junior, Trainee Accountant, or Assistant Accountant.

    Webrecruit and Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

    So, if you’re ready to take your first step as a Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

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