40 Professionals In Finance jobs in Stroud

As a Finance Administrator and Credit Control professional at Q Underwriting, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the finance aspects of specified brands and functions. Your key duties will include cash postings, reconciliation, credit control, insurer reporting and ad hoc duties. You will report directly to a team lead and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the company.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Gloucester, offering a standard 35-hour workweek.

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply BACS payments received on a daily basis
• Manage and take ownership of the Credit Control function for specified brands including the running of aged debt and liaising with business leads/brokers
• Process refunds, insurer payments and ad hoc. payment, ensuring correct authorisation before processing for specified brands and products
• Query resolution with brokers
• Manage specified finance email inbox, adhering to an SLA of 3 days from receipt
• Regularly update the finance system with information as required on a daily/weekly basis
• Perform reconciliation of accounts, both system and insurer
• Bank reconciliations
• Undertake ad hoc duties, including additional credit control, manual invoicing, manual receipts
• Cash sweeps
• Insurer bordereau generation

Experience:

• Essential: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience using MS Office, including Excel
• Desirable: Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, and credit control

Skills & Attributes:

• Effective and positive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent investigative skills leading to effective resolutions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to handling queries and providing timely solutions
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.
• Positive response to change and ability to work well under pressure.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

Join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

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Finance Manager – Cheltenham
Salary: £60,000 DOE (flexible for the right person)

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing business in Cheltenham. Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll oversee a small finance team and take ownership of all financial processes, controls, and reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Finance Team
• Produce month-end accounts, budgets & forecasts
• Manage cash flow, reconciliations, and payroll (Sage)
• Oversee credit control and compliance tasks
• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar finance role
• Strong Sage 50 knowledge
• Excellent Excel skills
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £60k (negotiable)
• 31 days holiday incl. bank holidays
• Pension & DIS after qualifying period

Apply in confidence by sending your CV to (url removed)

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Finance Assistant

Cirencester

£30,000 - £32,000

Permanent

Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant that reports directly the MD delivering accurate and efficient finance and administration support across the business

Key Responsibilities - Finance Assistant

• Report directly to the Managing Director, delivering accurate and efficient finance and administrative support across the business.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, including credit control activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal postings.
• Manage fixed assets and coordinate machine servicing and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and HMRC submissions, including P11Ds, P46s, and tax calculations.
• Act as the main liaison with HMRC and external accountants.
• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on finance and HR matters.
• Manage all payroll instructions, ensuring timely preparation of weekly and monthly payroll runs.
• Coordinate with HMRC and pension providers to ensure compliance with submissions and regulations.
• Resolve payroll queries and provide payroll reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and payroll legislation.
• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee welfare, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Qualifications & Requirements - Finance Assistant

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience using Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Confident communicator with the ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Professional and discreet, with an understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Approachable, resilient, and comfortable being challenged while able to stand firm when necessary.
• Solid knowledge of PAYE, NI, and statutory deductions.
• Experience in recruitment, training, and development (desirable).

What we can offer - Finance Assistant

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Finance assistant, accounts assistant, assistant accountant, Payroll administrator   may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Full Time Finance Manager

48,000- 50,000

Onsite

A well-established independent business in Cheltenham is growing it's team. This is a great chance to join a friendly, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of their small Finance Team, ensuring accurate financial management and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:

• Lead and manage the Finance Team's daily activities
• Oversee production of month-end management reports and full reconciliation schedules
• Manage weekly bank reconciliations and resolve related queries
• Prepare and update weekly cash flow forecasts and rolling quarterly financial forecasts
• Supervise and assess team competencies; conduct monthly reconciliations in compliance with FCA regulations
• Review FCA compliance tasks for quality and completeness
• Liaise with auditors to maintain financial control integrity and accurate records
• Administer monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets
• Manage credit control and insurance payment accounts

Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)
• Extensive experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
• Strong understanding of financial accounts, cash flow, and P&L forecasting
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Knowledge of FCA rules on client monies (desirable)
• Ability to analyse numerical data and communicate financial info to non-accountants
• Skilled at multitasking, working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and prioritising workload
• High level of financial integrity

This Finance Manager role runs Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to 5p.m., with 31 days' holiday including public and bank holidays. Pension and Life cover benefits apply after a qualifying period.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A charity based in Cheltenham is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team on a part time basis, approximately 28 hour a week.

Working within a very supportive and collaborative environment that puts employee welfare at the forefront of its values, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone operating at a senior level keen to undertake a part time role.

Duties will include:

• Drawing up budgets, cashflow and long-term financial plans
• Responsible for month end closure and analysis
• Prepare annual statutory accounts
• Participating in discussions about investments and organisation strategies
• Developing financial models for business planning
• Ensuring VAT compliance
• Monthly payroll reconciliation, pensions and taxes
• Assist with audit process

The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have previous experience of finalising and providing analysis around month end. Strong excel skills are also essential.

As a Finance Administrator and Credit Control professional at Q Underwriting, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the finance aspects of specified brands and functions. Your key duties will include cash postings, reconciliation, credit control, insurer reporting and ad hoc duties. You will report directly to a team lead and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the company.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Gloucester, offering a standard 35-hour workweek.

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply BACS payments received on a daily basis
• Manage and take ownership of the Credit Control function for specified brands including the running of aged debt and liaising with business leads/brokers
• Process refunds, insurer payments and ad hoc. payment, ensuring correct authorisation before processing for specified brands and products
• Query resolution with brokers
• Manage specified finance email inbox, adhering to an SLA of 3 days from receipt
• Regularly update the finance system with information as required on a daily/weekly basis
• Perform reconciliation of accounts, both system and insurer
• Bank reconciliations
• Undertake ad hoc duties, including additional credit control, manual invoicing, manual receipts
• Cash sweeps
• Insurer bordereau generation

Experience:

• Essential: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience using MS Office, including Excel
• Desirable: Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, and credit control

Skills & Attributes:

• Effective and positive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent investigative skills leading to effective resolutions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to handling queries and providing timely solutions
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.
• Positive response to change and ability to work well under pressure.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

Join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

REF-(Apply online only)

Finance Manager – Cheltenham
Salary: £60,000 DOE (flexible for the right person)

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing business in Cheltenham. Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll oversee a small finance team and take ownership of all financial processes, controls, and reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Finance Team
• Produce month-end accounts, budgets & forecasts
• Manage cash flow, reconciliations, and payroll (Sage)
• Oversee credit control and compliance tasks
• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar finance role
• Strong Sage 50 knowledge
• Excellent Excel skills
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £60k (negotiable)
• 31 days holiday incl. bank holidays
• Pension & DIS after qualifying period

Apply in confidence by sending your CV to (url removed)

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