Finance Assistant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant in Sevenoaks, Kent. The role involves managing payments, preparing VAT and CIS returns, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and good organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Experience with VAT and CIS returns is required.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process all company payments accurately and timely.
• Post journals and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in compliance with UK regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Proactive approach

Education

Professional accounting qualification (AAT or higher)

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant – Sevenoaks, Kent | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm | £27,000 to £30,000 + Benefits

KHR has partnered with a leading manufacturer of bespoke products serving a global customer base who are looking to hire a Finance Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process all company payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Post journals and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in compliance with UK regulations
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc financial tasks and monthly close processes
• Ensure all transactions are recorded efficiently within accounting software
• Contribute to reconciliations and assist with audits as required
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline finance processes

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Highly proactive individual with the ability to work independently and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for driving improvements and seeing tasks through to completion
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience with VAT and CIS returns
• Professional accounting qualification (AAT or higher) is desirable

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KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.