Total 11 finance banking insurance job vacancies in cheltenham

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established construction SME to recruit a hands-on and dynamic Finance Manager to join their close-knit team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A varied accounting role supervising a finance assistant reporting directly to the Managing Director. A permanent finance role where you can really make the position your own, manage your own workload, and support process improvement as the business grows further. Open to finance professionals who are qualified by experience or part-qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve managing and administering the group accounts in the financial system, including preparation of consolidated management accounts, year-end preparation to trail balance including depreciation, asset movements, stock, work in progress with detailed reporting. You will support annual audit compliance, process VAT reconciliations and returns across the group, and record income/expenditure. You will reconcile banks, loans and credit cards, process weekly/monthly expenses, reconcile intercompany balances, produce creditor reports, manage the purchase ledger processes, journal processing, along with construction industry scheme administration. You will provide reporting for allocation of costs, assist with ad-hoc analysis, be involved in monthly payroll processing, and support/supervise the finance assistant. You will support the FD and Senior Management Team with ad-hoc projects and financial duties. The position will be tailored around the right candidate.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this hands-on Finance Manager role, you will need experience within a similar position, used to varied and hands-on accounting roles and adaptable to business needs. Experience working within small to medium-sized companies, managing workloads and meeting deadlines. Strong communication skills to build relationships both internally and externally with non-financial management, with experience in financial systems and MS Excel skills. Ideally, you will be part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience. You will be a positive and proactive team member, who is comfortable suggesting/implementing improvements. Experience with CIS, the construction/property sectors and Sage line 50 would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Finance Manager role offers a salary between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Full-time hours, however part-time could be considered for the right finance professional. A great opportunity to really add value to a growing construction business, where you can really take ownership of your duties supporting a close-knit team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
A successful insurance company based in Cheltenham is looking for an Insurance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis as an apprentice.

Your new role
Day to day you will be responsible for document creation, gathering information from files and using the data to complete document templates for distribution internally and externally.

Your main job role will be data entry and updating information onto relevant systems.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a determined and committed individual with great attention to detail.
A positive and wanting to learn attitude.

What you'll get in return
After you pass your probation, you will have the flexibility of working from home 2 days a week. This role is offering £22,000 as you will be starting as an apprentice.
The client offers a very competitive benefit package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen, as Hays has exclusively partnered with a fast-growing and well-established energy business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and hardworking finance team based in Cheltenham. The role will be to support with Accounts Payable duties, such as processing of invoices, dealing with bank transactions, maintaining purchase orders and managing the accounts inbox.

Work hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break and the salary on offer is between £25k and £28k.

Hybrid working is offered in this role, allowing you to work 2 days on-site and 3 from home.

Your new role
As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• To check, post and reconcile high volumes of supplier invoices, credit notes, statements, whilst also assisting the team with posting bank and transactional data
• You will be involved in processing both stock and non-stick vendor invoices for payments, ensuring a three-way match between invoices, receipts and purchase orders
• To carry out checks before onboarding and reconciling them upon request, ensuring any missed invoices or payments are identified
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders in order to rectify invoice discrepancies in a time-efficient manner to meet deadlines
• As Finance Assistant, you will also perform various ad-hoc administration duties

What you'll need to succeed

• To have previous experience in a similar role, whilst ensuring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• To have worked within a team in a previous role
• The ability to problem-solve and demonstrate analytical skills
• Previous experience using MS packages such as Excel, Word, Outlook and experience working with an accounting package

What you'll get in return

• 27 day holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Long Term Incentive Plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work salary scheme
• Workplace nursery salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership
• Training opportunities and relevant course sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Employee referral scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Broker - Insurance for High-Growth Scale-Ups!

Join an innovative insurance broker that's rapidly growing! Founded just two years ago, our client achieved £11.5 million in gross written premium (GWP) last year and is on track to reach £20 million this year, aiming for £100 million by 2028. With clients including leading tech scale-ups and B-Corp status achieved in 2022, they are expanding quickly and looking for talented individuals to join their dynamic team.

You'll manage clients from initial prospecting to policy placement, providing exceptional service throughout. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, obtaining and communicating quotations, and ensuring all insurance needs are met. You'll work with leads generated via referrals and the internal marketing team, reviewing policy details to ensure optimal coverage.

The ideal candidate will have insurance broking experience, especially in Professional Indemnity, Cyber, and Tech sectors, with strong knowledge of key insurable risks. Excellent people skills, a confident telephone manner, and the ability to think innovatively are crucial. Experience with Acturis is a plus.

This role offers the chance to shape your role and make a significant impact in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. Benefits include share ownership opportunities, a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, 25 days of paid holiday, your birthday off, and up to 10 days per year for volunteering. Join this dynamic team and help transform the insurance industry for high-growth scale-ups!

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Your new company
A passionate accountancy firm who are industry experts and give a personal approach to accounting and tax. They are a close-knit team with a relaxed and friendly environment to make all staff feel valued and part of the family business. They are recruiting for an ambitious and enthusiastic Finance and Practice Manager to join the team in Evesham.

Your new role
Your responsibilities will include -
Overall management responsibility for the finance function.
Production of monthly management accounts, KPI's and other financial reports.
Compliance with the ICAEW and other regulatory requirements.
Providing commercial support to the teams across all the offices.
Managing facilities, IT and HR.
Managing and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Management of the sales ledger including direct debit collections and credit control.
Expenses and disbursement management for the firm.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
Continued development of internal systems and the practice database.
Support with adhoc projects and the continued growth of the business.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll have at least 2 years post qual experience within a Practice.
Knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero. An enthusiastic and dedicated attitude. A willingness to travel, so a driving licence is essential.

What you'll get in return
They have very flexible working hours, and you get to finish at 2.30pm on a Friday! As well as a competitive salary, you will get lots of opportunity to progress within the firm as they like to build and retain their talent. There are social events, birthday lunches, fresh fruit, coffee runs and an extra day off for your Birthday!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing and progressive manufacturing group to recruit a driven and dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their team, based in the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Reporting to the Head Of Finance with the purpose of supporting operational colleagues in providing first-class financial information, that allows them to drive business performance. An opportunity that will give great exposure to how the business works and how strong processes can really impact and make a difference to the group and decision-making.

Your new role

Key duties will involve building relationships with Supply Chain, Operations and Planning functions to take joint ownership with the business for the delivery of financial targets. Preparation of Inventory and Indirect cost projections to support the Forecasting and Budget cycles, month-end responsibilities ensuring accuracy and integrity of the financial data. Along with variance Analysis between Actuals, Prior Year, Budget, and Forecast including root cause analysis and providing recommendations for corrective action. You will guide and support site leadership teams by challenging them to test decision-making, contribute to monthly business reporting including finance pack and driving results actions, maintaining cost controls, and identifying areas of weakness to minimise risk. You will play an influential role in relevant management meetings, evaluate make vs buy decisions, ad-hoc analysis/projects, and support the Head Of Finance in driving process improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this permanent and progressive Finance Business Partner role, you will be at least part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience, with proven experience within a similar position. Independently minded with high levels of personal integrity, seeking to learn/develop in your career, with strong communication skills to build effective working relationships at all levels. You will have strong MS Excel skills, ideally with financial modelling or scenario evaluation experience, possess the ability to influence and challenge decisions, and be used to working in a fast-paced organisation. Experience dealing with inventory and with a manufacturing sector background would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Finance Business Partner role is offering a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience, based outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Competitive benefits include an annual bonus scheme up to 16 %, flexible working hours, 26 days' holiday plus bank, contributed pension scheme, on-site parking, study package if applicable and more. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing group offering genuine career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading and well-established public services group to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Transactional Finance Supervisor. Based in Coleford, Forest-Of-Dean or Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with remote/office hybrid working, you will be responsible for overseeing the banking/cash team, while also supporting the Accounts Payable & Receivable teams and related processes. This position is best suited to a dynamic team leader who has experience in transactional finance, who really wants to add value and support process improvement projects and system development.

Your new role

Your key duties will be to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all financial transactions, adhering to regulatory guidelines. Support the production of data returns for internal departments and external bodies. You will lead in specific areas of expertise including cash management systems, bank reconciliations, card payments and more. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented with a passion for financial transaction management, involved in projects and ad-hoc duties for the organisation including process/system improvements. You will be adaptable to organisational needs and support the accounts payable and receivable teams when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this hands-on Transactional Finance Supervisor role, you will have experience in a similar position, experience working in a finance transactional environment, with strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships. You will have the ability to solve complex finance queries and key problem-solving skills, strong MS excel knowledge, and be trained in a range of financial systems. You will have the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet time-constrained deadlines with knowledge of cash/banking management. Experience with coaching and people management, Agresso business world, cash receipting systems, and experience within a public service organisation would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Transactional Finance Supervisor role is offering a salary between £32,000 - £36,500 per annum, dependable on experience based either in Coleford, Forest-Of-Dean or Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with remote/office hybrid working, flexible working hours, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, contributed pension scheme, income protection, life assure x4 of salary, generous sickness cover and further organisation benefits. A great opportunity to really add value to a leading public service related organisation, where you can take the lead and support a growing transactional finance function.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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My client is a Financial Services company based in Cheltenham town centre, who are currently looking to take on a Finance Manager for their business, reporting directly to the Managing Director and managing a team of 3 people.


Key tasks include:


* Oversee the day to day running of the small Finance Team
* Manage production of month end management reports including full reconciliation schedules
* Manage completion of weekly bank reconciliations whilst liaising with other team members to resolve queries
* Produce weekly and rolling quarterly cash forecasts and monthly updates on financial forecasts
* Supervise, assess competencies and conduct monthly reconciliations under FCA regulations
* Review all FCA related compliance tasks for quality and completeness
* Liaise with the auditor to maintain integrity of financial controls and records
* Run monthly payrolls using Sage Payroll
* Manage the preparation of annual budgets
* Manage the credit control and insurance payments accounts activity
* Produce management reports from the SSP sales system


Candidates should possess the following skills:

* A recognised accountancy qualification
* Extensive working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
* A solid understanding of financial accounts, cash flow and P&L forecasting
* A good working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
* A minimum of five years' experience working in a similar role
* Experience of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules regarding client monies is desirable
* Ability to analyse and evaluate numerical data accurately and to communicate accounts information to non-accounts personnel at all levels
* Ability to multi-task and work under pressure and to tight deadlines with effective time management and prioritising of workload and strong financial integrity

What you need to do now


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Are you a successful Account Executive looking for a leadership role? Our client, a growing insurance brokerage in Cheltenham, has an exciting opening for a Head of Broking. They've been expanding quickly and earned trust from some of the UK's most successful tech startups.

As a senior leader reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead a growing team of Account Executives and Handlers, playing a crucial role in shaping the company's future. Your tasks include meeting revenue targets, managing a team of skilled professionals, and planning for the future. We're looking for candidates with solid experience in commercial broking, a strong track record of leadership in commercial insurance, and good strategic thinking.

This role needs more than just knowledge; it needs adaptability, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent client communication skills. We want individuals who can handle change, spot opportunities, and build good relationships with clients. Strategic thinking is key, involving the ability to create effective plans, organise teams well, and introduce new systems.

In return, our client offers a great leadership role, giving you the freedom to shape your job and make a big impact in a growing environment. They're committed to ownership, meaning every senior team member owns a share of the business. They also value work-life balance, offering 25 days of paid holiday each year, your birthday off, and up to 10 days a year for volunteering.

Competitive pay, along with a mix of in-office and remote work, completes the benefits package.

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Are you looking to begin your career in the Insurance Industry?

We're looking for an individual who is keen to learn, grow, and progress within a global insurance business.

This is a Junior Insurance Administrator role, situated in Cheltenham, where you will be responsible for maintaining mailboxes, data entry, producing documents, and providing administrative support to a team of insurance professionals.

You will gain formal and on the job training, and develop an understanding and application of relevant policies and procedures, all whilst working under a supportive manager, who offers learning and development to their team. This will include full support to complete insurance qualifications from cert CII upwards, which will enable you to develop a long term career in insurance.

Candidates will need fantastic communication skills, great IT skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a real eye for detail.

With company benefits, progression, and a supportive working environment, this role is definitely not one to miss.

Don't hesitate to apply today.

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