Job Description

Senior Finance Assistant (Salary dependent on experience)

Are you looking for a fresh challenge in Finance? We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant, qualified to at least AAT Level 3 or equivalent (with the opportunity for further study available), to join our centralised Finance team, supporting the Finance functions for both Window Widgets Limited and Profoil Limited, within the Q19 Group.

The role will suit someone who is enthusiastic, well organised and a confident communicator as you will often be required to represent the Finance team in meetings around the business. You will need to be confident in all the usual accounting functions, purchase and sales ledger, cashbook activities etc and support the Financial Controller with the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring all deadlines are met.

There may be occasional travel to the Profoil site in Kettering, so a driving licence is essential.

Who are we?

Proud to be manufacturing in Gloucestershire, Window Widgets Limited is part of the Q19 Group. An award-winning business within the fenestration industry, providing high quality window products through two brands (Window Widgets and Residence Collection), supporting the industry with innovative product solutions for the manufacture and installation of windows.

Window Widgets Limited has a track record of success, and we are looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join us on our journey.

What is the job?

Key tasks will include

Supervise and support the team with all daily tasks within the Finance function Prepare and maintain Cash Flow forecasts Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed deadlines Actively explore opportunities for improved processes and procedures Preparation of payment runs Credit control Manage Corporate Credit Cards through Company Expenses software Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an excellent team player, confident in your interactions with others, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines. You will need a willingness to both learn and teach, to support other members of the team and be prepared to embrace appropriate new technology as we adapt and change our procedures to take advantage of the process improvements that new technologies can bring to the business. You will need to be a competent user of the full Microsoft suite, particularly Excel and have experience of accounting software (ideally SAGE 200 or similar).

In return we offer a competitive salary and the following additional benefits:

8% non-contributory pension (on top of salary) 20 days leave (plus bank holidays) and additional days at Christmas Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing perks and rewards Life assurance

How to apply?

If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to apply, please send your CV to our HR Manager, Katherine Woolford.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gloucester GL2 4PA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

AAT qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Gloucester GL2 4PA (preferred)
Work Location: In person