Finance Assistant

You Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant in Tunbridge Wells to join their supportive finance team. The role involves maintaining the general ledger, processing accounts payable, and assisting with financial analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, a keen eye for detail, and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time, office-based position offering a competitive salary up to £35,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000 DOE

Career development and progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Office based with on-site parking

Full training and opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or finance assistant role.
• Strong accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, journals and assist with month-end reporting.
• Process accounts payable and manage supplier payments.
• Raise customer invoices and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support VAT submissions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Support external audit preparation and general finance administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Organisation

Excel skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

You Recruitment are supporting a growing organisation seeking a proactive finance assistant to join their busy team. This role is perfect for a detail-focused finance assistant looking to develop within a supportive finance department.

Key Duties for the Finance Assistant

• Maintain general ledger, journals and assist with month-end reporting
• Process accounts payable and manage supplier payments
• Raise customer invoices and follow up on outstanding balances
• Complete bank reconciliations and support VAT submissions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Support external audit preparation and general finance administration

Skills & Experience required for the Finance Assistant

• Previous experience in a finance or finance assistant role
• Strong accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Good Excel skills; experience with Xero desirable

Benefits & Extras for the Finance Assistant

• Competitive salary up to 35,000 DOE
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Permanent Full-time role
• Office based with on-site parking
• Full training and opportunities for continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance assistant to grow and make an impact in a dynamic organisation. Ready to take the next step as a finance assistant? Apply today.