Finance Assistant

• Part-Time, Permanent
• Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum (FTE)
• Location: Tonbridge, TN11
• Hours: 30 hours per week (days/hours negotiable)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to provide high-quality support within a finance department, working closely with the General Manager. It's suited for individuals seeking a long-term position in a supportive, flexible and family-friendly work environment with opportunities for progression and increased responsibility.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Purchase Ledger: Input and maintain supplier information on Sage/Xero, manage authorisation of payments by Senior Management, prepare weekly payment runs for review and send monthly remittances.
• Sales Ledger: Input and maintain customer information on Sage/Xero, raise sales invoices and credit notes for all departments in accordance with deadlines.
• Petty Cash: Handle banking of cash and cheques, conduct monthly petty cash counts and reconciliations for review.
• Credit Control: Manage credit control in accordance with policy, including chasing outstanding debts and monthly debtor reporting.
• Reporting: Responsible for monthly income and recharge reporting for review.
• Bank Transactions: Monitor, process & approve daily bank transactions and regularly reconcile all bank accounts.
• General Support: Assist with finance-related queries, filing, and other finance and administration tasks as appropriate.
• Accounts Package:  Support the transition of the accounting system from Sage to Xero.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience working within a finance department.
• Proficient in using Xero and Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all areas of accounting and cash flow management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm, patient and professional demeanour.
• Own vehicle required for commute due to location.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days pro rata.
• Paid sickness leave (after qualifying period).
• Wellbeing support programme.

Additional Requirements:

• DBS check required.
• Willingness to work at the office site with only one day per week remote working.

If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role in a supportive environment, please submit your CV now.