Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

📍 Chepstow (hybrid)💰 Up to £32,000 per annum - 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and expanding manufacturing business based in Chepstow, who are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment where finance plays a vital role in supporting operational performance, cost management, and strategic decision-making. The position will be site-based initially, enabling close collaboration with operational teams and providing a strong understanding of the business's processes and performance drivers.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function while working closely with both finance and operational teams across the manufacturing site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting cost analysis and production performance reporting
• Monitoring stock, WIP, and inventory reconciliations
• Processing accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes

• AAT qualified or currently studying (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
• Experience with in a manufacturing or stock-based environment advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
• Comfortable working on-site and engaging with operational teams

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Study support (where applicable)
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business