Finance Assistant

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

The Opportunity

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.

The Role

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

About You

AAT qualified or currently studying (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified desirable)

Previous experience in a similar Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role

Experience within 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

What's on Offer

Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience

Study support (where applicable)

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business