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

Guardian Jobs; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team in Kingston, Surrey. The role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and assisting with reconciliations. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, experience with accounting software, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment. The salary is up to £30,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits and bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and purchase orders.
• Managing the list of weekly payments.
• Assist with weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and help resolve discrepancies.
• Support debtor management and assist with credit control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Use of cloud-based accounting software

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

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

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

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.

Requirements / Skills

• 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.

Additional information

Please note - two days per week are required in the office.