Finance Assistant

Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Tonbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience.

Finance Assistant

Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Tonbridge. Offering a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will take an active role in the day to day finance operations, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable, while gaining exposure to wider accounting responsibilities, financial reporting and month-end activities.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoice processing, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and approved in line with internal procedures.
• Maintain the purchase ledger, investigating discrepancies and ensuring supplier accounts remain up to date.
• Act as a key contact for supplier enquiries, resolving payment queries and coordinating with internal departments.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations, identifying outstanding balances and addressing any differences.
• Oversee employee expense claims and company credit card transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and processing.
• Assist with sales invoicing, customer accounts and other receivables-related activities.
• Undertake bank reconciliations and support the monitoring of daily cash transactions.
• Contribute to month-end reporting, including the preparation of accruals, prepayments and supporting balance sheet schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation and the maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Work alongside the wider finance team to improve existing processes and provide additional support across the department.

Finance Assistant Requirements

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar position, ideally with 2-3 years of practical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, purchase ledger management and supplier reconciliations.
• Confidence handling high volumes of financial transactions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.
• Experience assisting with month-end reporting, journal preparation, or balance sheet reconciliations would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and financial reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered a significant advantage.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and engage effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and willingness to take on additional accounting responsibilities.

Finance Assistant Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements offering greater flexibility.
• Permanent opportunity within a growing organisation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates