Assistant Accountant

Kinetech; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetech is hiring a Temp Assistant Accountant to support a high-growth SME in Sevenoaks. The ideal candidate will bring solid transactional finance experience and adaptability to a fast-paced environment. This temporary position offers significant potential for long-term opportunities within a PE-backed group, with initial 2-month contract terms.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in transactional finance or similar accounting support roles.
• Comfortable using multiple systems, especially Sage Intacct.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a high-growth setting.

Responsibilities

• Clear finance backlog following a recent acquisition.
• Post invoices into Sage Intacct.
• Perform bank reconciliations and handle supplier queries.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Proactive attitude

Flexible approach

Adaptability

Tools

Sage Intacct

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Recruiter | Finance and IT into Technology and Media at Kinetech

We’re hiring a Temp Assistant Accountant to support a high-growth SME recently acquired by a PE-backed group. The business is expanding rapidly — and the finance team is working hard to catch up. If you’re hands-on, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid – Circa 2–3 days per week in the Sevenoaks office, remainder from home

Duration: Initial 2-month contract, with strong potential to extend or move into other operating companies within the group

• Clear the finance backlog following a recent acquisition
• Post invoices from a legacy Field Services ERP into Sage Intacct
• Process and reconcile employee expenses
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Handle supplier queries and accounts payable
• Support the business owner and wider finance function
• Carry out ad hoc finance tasks in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in transactional finance or similar accounting support roles
• Comfortable using multiple systems — experience with Sage Intacct is preferred
• Proactive and adaptable, with a flexible, solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritise in a high-growth setting

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, PE-backed business at a pivotal moment. For the right candidate, there’s real potential for longer-term opportunities across the wider group.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Consumer Services

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