Finance Assistant Location: StonehouseContract Type: Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per weekSalary: £28,000Brief 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 and 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 is