Looking to start or develop your career in finance? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing specialist services business in Ross-on-Wye, where you'll receive the training, support and development needed to build a successful career in finance.

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced finance team, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting activities. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility and work towards your AAT qualification with full study support.

This is a role where you can learn on the job, build your confidence and see where a career in finance can take you.

What the role offers you

• Full training and AAT study support to help you achieve your professional qualification
• Genuine training and progression opportunities as your skills develop
• Hands-on experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and wider finance processes
• Support and guidance from an experienced finance team
• The opportunity to make a real contribution and suggest process improvements and efficiencies
• A varied role within a business supporting major projects across construction, infrastructure, energy and the environment
• A positive and inclusive culture where your development and wellbeing are taken seriously

Your role

Working closely with the Accounts Supervisor and Group Finance Manager, you'll support the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing Contract Sales Orders, Applications for Payment, Contract Sales Invoices and Purchase Orders
• Setting up new customer and supplier accounts
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Processing credit card expenses
• Preparing and issuing statements
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Responding to time-critical queries from clients and colleagues
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
• Helping identify ways to improve processes and efficiency

About the business

You'll be joining a well-established specialist services group with over 350 years of combined experience, bringing together several businesses and areas of expertise.

The organisation delivers specialist services across ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal and geo-environmental, supporting projects across construction, infrastructure, energy and the environment.

It's a business that values its people and is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can learn, progress and bring their whole selves to work. As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant signatory, inclusion is an important part of its culture.

Employee wellbeing is also a priority, with dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation alongside a range of initiatives designed to support colleagues.

Salary & Benefits

• £26,227 - £30,000 per annum
• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company pension
• Life insurance at 3× salary
• Company sick pay
• Health Cash Plan and medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• AAT study support and ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle and Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts and long-service awards

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking for a role where you can gain practical experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build a long-term career in finance, this is a great opportunity to get started.

Apply today to find out more.