Senior Finance Assistant

Are you an experienced Senior Finance Assistant looking for an exciting new Part Time opportunity as part of Allan Webbs Finance Division?

This is a Perm position – 30 hours per week offering a Salary between £30,000 to £35,000 [£24,000 to £28,000 pro rata] + Benefits. ​Allan Webb offers a hybrid working pattern however this role will require a presence at our Stonehouse, Gloucester office on a Wednesday and Thursday. We can offer some flexibility around hours. 

What will the role involve: Reporting to our Assistant Financial Controller this role offers great variety working as part of a proactive finance function. As part of an evolving Team, the role will also have the opportunity to act as primary support for our 2 Finance Assistants and guide them within their development. You will be working at a senior transactional level using your influencing skills to collaborate across the business internally.

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing support to the Assistant Financial Controller.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, supporting the month-end process.
• Conducting annual fixed asset checks and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Quarterly VAT journals
• Preparation of time & materials sales invoices
• Manage company credit card statements.
• Monthly payroll cycles for 5 months of the year.
• Assist with year-end financial processes.
• Quarterly VAT returns and VAT reconciliations.
• Review of month end reports and monthly Office of National statistics (ONS) reports.
• Provide continuity across company service with sickness & holiday.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a finance professional who is confident in delivering and planning to business deadlines, we need someone who can hit the ground running and deliver a 1^st class transactional service with the precision and confidence that comes with a proven background.

You will have a recognised career ideally in a service based industry or within an internal business finance function. Key to the role is resilience, great communication and collaboration skills coupled with the ability to negotiate and challenge professionally.

• AAT qualified or final year of study
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel: pivot tables, reporting, analysis
• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and influence.
• Efficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office programmes.
• Have ability to work to changing deadlines under pressure.
• Flexibility to work under your own initiative as well as part of a functional Team.

What Allan Webb can offer:

• We also promote Self-development, learning from experienced team members,
• This role will also allow you to be part of a dedicated Team & contribute to Team decisions.
• Our 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 rewards 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

More about Allan Webb

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 are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community, and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

Please note, you will require to hold British citizenship and the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also need to hold SC level security clearance.

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.

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