Finance Assistant – Kingston, Surrey – Hybrid – £30,000

ASHDOWN GROUP; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech business in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves processing financial transactions and providing administrative support in a hybrid working environment. Key responsibilities include managing invoices and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and good knowledge of Excel and Xero. Salary up to £30,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required.
• Experience with Xero or other accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and purchase orders.
• Manage weekly payments and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant – Kingston, Surrey – Hybrid – £30,000. Two days per week are required in the office.

A well established and growing tech business is looking for a bright, motivated Finance Assistant to join the team. As the Finance or Accounts Assistant you will support the Finance Team with accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and records, as well as providing general administrative support. This role is key in ensuring smooth day-to-day finance operations and maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, and purchase orders.
• Managing the list of weekly payments.
• Managing credit card reconciliations and obtaining missing invoices.
• Assist with weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and help resolve discrepancies.
• Support debtor management, including monitoring outstanding payments and assisting with credit control.
• Assist with month-end processes such as journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system (e.g. Xero).
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, suppliers, and customers professionally and promptly. Assisting with the annual audit process.
• Ad-hoc project work where required. Administration: Opening post and distributing to the correct staff and departments.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using Xero, Sage or other cloud-based accounting software would be advantageous.

Salary and benefits

The salary on offer is up to £30,000 plus benefits and bonus.