Finance Assistant

Netbox Recruitment; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role in Thanet

Competitive salary £30k-£35k

Friendly team

Job summary

Netbox Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a growing specialist education organisation in Thanet, Kent, seeks a Finance Assistant to join the finance team. The role reports to the Financial Controller and covers day-to-day financial administration and reporting.

You will process invoices, manage payables and receivables, assist with bank reconciliations, payroll administration, fixed assets, and prepare management information.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a finance professional with experience processing financial transactions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Experience using Xero is required.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is important.
• Analytical problem-solving and a positive, flexible approach are beneficial.
• Qualified through experience also encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage accounts payable.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve supplier queries.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain customer records.
• Support credit control and monitor outstanding debt.
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile expenses and cash card transactions.
• Assist with payroll administration and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and management information.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.
• Assist with Local Authority funding administration and ONS returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Thanet, Kent (Office Based)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join the finance team of a growing specialist education organisation based in Thanet.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a friendly and collaborative team, providing essential financial administration and support across two specialist school settings.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day finance function.

• Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving supplier queries.
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Supporting credit control and monitoring outstanding debt.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling company expenses and cash card transactions.
• Supporting payroll administration and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports and management information.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with Local Authority funding administration and ONS returns.You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to maintain accurate financial records and ensuring financial processes are completed efficiently and in line with procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident working in a busy finance environment, has excellent attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience processing financial transactions within a finance function.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience using Xero
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, professional and flexible approach.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.A recognised accounting qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA) would be advantageous, although candidates qualified through relevant experience are equally encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• A full-time, office-based position in Thanet.
• The opportunity to join a welcoming and collaborative team.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting children and young people. #3249