Finance Associate in Cheltenham

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We are seeking an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Associate to support the Finance team during a period of system change and ongoing operational activity. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end management accounts activities, the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across purchase and sales ledgers and assisting with basic system testing as part of our finance transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accruals, prepayments and reconciliations to support accurate period end financial reporting.
• Process supplier invoices with accurate coding, approvals, and timely posting into the finance system.
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain up-to-date supplier accounts.
• Raise and process sales invoices, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and prompt issue to customers.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Execute basic system testing activities following defined scripts to validate functionality.
• Log and report any issues identified during testing to relevant SMEs.
• Support SMEs in preparing the system for sign-off of more complex testing scenarios.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years’ experience in a finance role with hands‑on management accounts preparation, sales and purchase ledger responsibility.
• Experience gained within an industry/commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments.
• High attention to detail with excellent accuracy in processing and data entry.
• Confident using finance systems, with system names listed on CV an advantage.
• Ability to follow structured testing scripts and work methodically.
• Good communication skills and confidence working collaboratively in a team.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:
  • Pioneering – we don’t stand still
  • Responsible – We do the right thing
  • Inclusive – we all play a role
  • Delivery Focused – we provide services we are proud of
  • Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Knowledge & Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification (minimum) preferred; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Experience working within a finance function during a system change or ERP implementation is highly desirable.
• Exposure to management accounting tasks is advantageous.

It is our mission to empower our colleagues to achieve their potential and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all PoloWorks colleagues that drive our success, therefore we are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.

Reports to: Head of Corporate Finance

Band: 1

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance