Senior Finance Assistant

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for their finance team in North Kent. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying, with strong knowledge of financial processes and intermediate Excel skills. Key responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, supporting monthly management accounts, and overseeing payroll. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, hybrid working, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

33 days leave (incl. bank holidays)

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Be AAT qualified or studying, with strong knowledge of financial processes.
• Have intermediate Excel skills.
• Be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines.
• Be proactive and motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling bank reconciliations, cashflow, accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Supporting with monthly management accounts.
• Managing the fixed asset register.
• Overseeing payroll and expenses.
• Ensuring VAT, PAYE, and HMRC compliance.
• Assist with audits and improve finance system processes.
• Training and development of other finance team members.

Skills

Financial processes knowledge

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

AAT qualified or studying

Job description

Overview

Our well-established client is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team based in the North Kent area.

Responsibilities

• Handling bank reconciliations, cashflow, accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Supporting with monthly management accounts
• Managing the fixed asset register
• Overseeing payroll and expenses
• Ensuring VAT, PAYE, and HMRC compliance
• Assist with audits and improve finance system processes
• Training and development of other finance team members

Qualifications

• Be AAT qualified or studying, with strong knowledge of financial processes
• Have intermediate Excel skills
• Be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
• Be proactive and motivated with excellent communication skills

Benefits

In return the company is offering a competitive salary depending on experience, a generous benefits package, 33 days leave (incl. bank holidays), hybrid working, a discretionary bonus scheme and more!

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.