Finance Assistant

Farrer Barnes Limited; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in Tonbridge and Malling seeks a Finance Assistant for its Aylesford office. This role offers diverse responsibilities primarily focusing on accounts payable while also involving credit control and reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a professional demeanor. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off on your birthday

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Death in Service insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounts payable and general finance activities.
• Ability to assist with bank reconciliations and process documentation.
• Proven track record managing supplier and customer invoices.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and customer invoices.
• Managing subcontractor payments and reconciliations.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with reconciliations and process documentation.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and daily cash reporting.
• Investigating and resolving customer payment queries.

Skills

Previous experience in an accounts or finance role

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Confident, polite and professional telephone manner

Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

Calm, positive and professional approach under pressure

Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive mindset

Job description

The Company

I’m supporting a long-standing organisation that operates across multiple service areas and has continued to grow steadily since the millennium. They offer a stable, supportive working environment and have a collaborative finance team that’s genuinely valued within the business.

With continued expansion, they’re now looking to appoint a Finance Assistant in their Aylesford office.

The Role

This is a varied, hands‑on finance role offering broad exposure across the department. While the position is primarily focused on accounts payable, you’ll also support areas such as credit control, reconciliations, invoicing and day‑to‑day banking.

It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, multifaceted role within a growing and well‑structured business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and customer invoices
• Managing subcontractor payments and reconciliations
• Supporting the Finance Manager with reconciliations and process documentation
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, daily cash reporting and intercompany movements
• Investigating and resolving customer payment queries
• Processing invoices and credit notes
• Supporting staff expenses, company credit cards and payment imports
• Assisting with ad‑hoc finance projects as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Confident, polite and professional telephone manner
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Calm, positive and professional approach under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service insurance

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.