Finance Assistant

Confidential; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

Confidential in Tonbridge is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing finance team. The role offers hybrid working and a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per year, with opportunities to develop core accounting skills.

You will manage supplier invoices, maintain the purchase ledger, assist with month-end tasks, and support financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and knowledge of VAT, with ACCA/CIMA/ACA study encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of practical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and purchase ledger management.
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and financial reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 BC.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Act as key contact for supplier inquiries and reconcile discrepancies.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and expense claims.
• Support month-end reporting and balance sheet schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting and audit preparation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Tonbridge. Offering a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a collaborative finance team.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoice processing, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and approved in line with internal procedures.
• Maintain the purchase ledger, investigating discrepancies and ensuring supplier accounts remain up to date.
• Act as a key contact for supplier enquiries, resolving payment queries and coordinating with internal departments.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations, identifying outstanding balances and addressing any differences.
• Oversee employee expense claims and company credit card transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and processing.
• Assist with sales invoicing, customer accounts and other receivables-related activities.
• Undertake bank reconciliations and support the monitoring of daily cash transactions.
• Contribute to month-end reporting, including the preparation of accruals, prepayments and supporting balance sheet schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation and the maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Work alongside the wider finance team to improve existing processes and provide additional support across the department.

Finance Assistant Requirements

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar position, ideally with 2-3 years of practical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, purchase ledger management and supplier reconciliations.
• Confidence handling high volumes of financial transactions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.
• Experience assisting with month-end reporting, journal preparation, or balance sheet reconciliations would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and financial reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered a significant advantage.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and engage effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and willingness to take on additional accounting responsibilities.

Finance Assistant Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements offering greater flexibility.
• Permanent opportunity within a growing organisation.

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