Finance Assistant
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Tonbridge. Offering a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a collaborative finance team.
Finance Assistant Responsibilities
- Manage supplier invoice processing, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and approved in line with internal procedures.
- Maintain the purchase ledger, investigating discrepancies and ensuring supplier accounts remain up to date.
- Act as a key contact for supplier enquiries, resolving payment queries and coordinating with internal departments.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations, identifying outstanding balances and addressing any differences.
- Oversee employee expense claims and company credit card transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and processing.
- Assist with sales invoicing, customer accounts and other receivables-related activities.
- Undertake bank reconciliations and support the monitoring of daily cash transactions.
- Contribute to month-end reporting, including the preparation of accruals, prepayments and supporting balance sheet schedules.
- Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation and the maintenance of accurate accounting records.
- Work alongside the wider finance team to improve existing processes and provide additional support across the department.
Finance Assistant Requirements
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar position, ideally with 2-3 years of practical accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, purchase ledger management and supplier reconciliations.
- Confidence handling high volumes of financial transactions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.
- Experience assisting with month-end reporting, journal preparation, or balance sheet reconciliations would be beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and financial reconciliations.
- Experience using accounting software or ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered a significant advantage.
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and engage effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
- A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and willingness to take on additional accounting responsibilities.
Finance Assistant Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements offering greater flexibility.
- Permanent opportunity within a growing organisation.
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Finance Assistant in Tonbridge employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
