Manual Tester

Manual Software Tester

(with some IT support responsibilities)

Kings Hill

£28k - £30k

Applicants must live within 30 minute commute of Kings Hll and have own transport due to location

Are you a detail-oriented manual tester who loves thinking like a user?

Do you enjoy turning user stories into clear, actionable test plans; and seeing projects through to delivery?

Would you like a role that blends software testing with hands-on IT support and process improvement?

We are working with a growing financial services business in Kings Hill (hybrid working available after probation), and they are looking for a Manual Software Tester to join their close-knit IT team.

You will play a key role in ensuring software is tested thoroughly before going live. Helping to identify bugs, raise defects, and ultimately improve the user experience. Alongside testing, you will also support with day-to-day IT requests and play a part in improving processes and project documentation.

This role is mostly office-based, with the option of working from home one day a week after probation. There’s also a requirement to do out-of-hours implementation testing roughly once a week and any time worked is logged and given back.

What you will be doing

Reading user stories and technical specs to understand what needs testing

Creating test plans and test cases with a user-focused approach

Executing manual tests and documenting bugs clearly

Collaborating with developers, BAs and other stakeholders to ensure issues are understood and fixed

Supporting with UAT and answering queries

Suggesting improvements to processes and documentation

Helping with general IT support requests (training provided), including remote support for offices in Kings Hill and Wilmslow

Assisting in the creation of technical specification documents for proposed system changes

Monitoring and reporting progress, escalating potential issues to management where needed

Ensuring project administration and documentation are kept up to date

What we are looking for

Experience in manual software testing

Ability to write test cases and execute them confidently

Strong analytical skills and logical problem-solving approach

High attention to detail with a methodical, organised work style

Good communicator – able to explain issues clearly in plain English and adapt style to different audiences

Team player who is adaptable, resilient, and able to build positive working relationships

Curious mindset, proactive in suggesting improvements, and comfortable working independently as well as in a team

Bonus points for

Knowledge of the mortgage or financial services industry

Familiarity with ClickUp, SQL or Microsoft Office

Experience supporting UAT or liaising with non-technical users

If you are methodical, user-focused, and enjoy working in a collaborative tech team, this could be a great opportunity to grow your testing skills in a supportive environment.