Finance assistant

Talent Solutions; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their passionate team in Tonbridge. The role involves managing various finance tasks, supporting financial decision-making, and transitioning systems from Sage to Xero. This office-based position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid leave starting at 22 days pro rata

Paid sick leave

Wellbeing support programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented finance professional with experience in a finance department.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple finance tasks.
• Holds a valid DBS or is willing to undergo a check.

Responsibilities

• Support management accounts, reporting and analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledger tasks.

Skills

Proficient in Xero

Highly organised

Skilled in accounting

Strong communicator

Education

Accountancy/finance qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Assistant.

Join as a Finance Assistant and be part of a small, passionate team making a big difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Bring your finance skills to a purpose-led organisation where your work truly matters. This role has a fantastic variation and will provide exposure and experience in multiple aspects of finance within a charity/ organisation.

Person specification
A detail-oriented and experienced finance professional who is:

• Proficient in Xero (and/or Sage) with solid experience in a finance department
• Highly organised, numerate and confident managing multiple finance tasks
• Skilled in all aspects of accounting and cash flow management
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A strong communicator who handles data with discretion and care
• Holds a valid DBS or is willing to undergo a check
• Has access to a vehicle due to our rural Tonbridge location
• Ideally hold or be working towards an Accountancy/ finance qualification
• Right to work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship

What you'll be doing:

• Support management accounts, reporting and analysis to guide financial decisions
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and assist with year-end processes and journals
• Oversee purchase and sales ledger tasks, including payments, invoices and credit control
• Lead daily bank reconciliations, petty cash, and monthly income reporting
• Help transition our systems from Sage to Xero, improving efficiency
• Provide support across the finance function with queries, admin and compliance

Whats on offer:

• Salary of 28,000- 35,000 FTE (30 hours/week - negotiable)
• Office-based role with free parking - Hybrid 1 day a week past probation
• Pension scheme, paid leave (starting at 22 days pro rata), and paid sick leave
• Wellbeing support programme and a friendly, inclusive environment

Location:
Tonbridge, office-based, surrounded by countryside. Own transport is essential.

Apply today and be part of something truly impactful!

The role is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS check.

If you have any questions, then reach out.

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Talent Solutions is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.