Finance Assistant

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Assistant in Maidstone to support day-to-day finance tasks and maintain clear, accurate financial records within the Accounting & Finance department.

You will assist with AP/AR ledgers, help implement efficient processes, ensure data integrity and prepare information for audits. The role is based in Maidstone and offers a temporary contract with hourly pay £14–£17 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate financial records.
• Confidence entering and checking financial data.
• Ability to keep documents and information well organised.
• Experience preparing routine finance information for review.
• Clear written and verbal communication when handling finance queries.
• Careful attention to detail when working with figures and records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the AP/AR Supervisor and Group FC with improving the AP/AR system and maintaining ledgers.
• Help to develop automated and efficient processes and systems.
• Maintain databases' integrity and ensure procedural and financial controls are followed.
• Compile information to support internal and external audits.
• Raise sales invoices and process purchase invoices.

Skills

Data entry

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Record keeping

Financial reporting

Job description

As a Finance Assistants in Maidstone, you will help with the day-to-day finance work that keeps records organised. You will work in the Accounting & Finance department, helping the team maintain clear and accurate financial information.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Business services industry in Maidstone.

Description

• Assist the AP/AR Supervisor and Group Financial Controller in the transition to an efficient and effective AP/AR system, maintaining the accounts payable, accounts receivable ledgers utilising technology to the fullest extent.
• Assist the AP/AR Supervisor in the development of automated and efficient process / systems
• Assist to maintain the integrity of the databases and provide a financial support service ensuring that procedural and financial controls are adhered to as prescribed in Financial Regulation.
• Assist to compile required information to support internal and external audit.
• Responsible for raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices.

Profile

• Experience of maintaining accurate financial records.
• Confidence entering and checking financial data.
• Ability to keep documents and information well organised.
• Experience preparing routine finance information for review.
• Clear written and verbal communication when handling finance queries.
• Careful attention to detail when working with figures and records.

Job Offer

• Temporary contract.
• Hourly pay of £14 to £17, dependent on the level of experience.
• Role based in Maidstone.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.