Accounts Assistant | Sittingbourne | Paying £30k

An established and growing organisation is seeking an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support its busy finance function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transactional finance, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive team.

This position plays a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily finance operations and contributing to smooth month-end processes. If you're proactive, methodical and keen to build on your finance experience, this is a strong opportunity to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Processing

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and well-organised purchase ledger with correct coding and approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support stock-related invoicing and Art Marketing purchase ledger tasks.
• Ensure invoices are sent for authorisation within agreed SLAs.

Bank & Cash Management

• Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including Elavon and main trading accounts.
• Process credit card transfers and ensure all postings are accurate.
• Assist with factoring postings, reconciliations and cash movement monitoring.

Expenses & Credit Cards

• Process employee expenses and company credit card returns.
• Review documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Reconcile credit card accounts and resolve queries.

Intercompany & Transactional Support

• Prepare intercompany reconciliations and recharge postings.
• Assist with intercompany invoicing and balance monitoring.
• Support FOB invoicing and maintain the FOB tracker.
• Provide general support for stock-related processing and reconciliations.

Month-End Support

• Assist with month-end close tasks, including accrual preparation.
• Ensure all transactional postings are complete ahead of deadlines.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet support documentation.

Admin & Operational Support

• Manage stationery and office supply orders.
• Maintain shared finance inboxes, ensuring timely responses.
• Support system housekeeping tasks and general finance admin.
• Provide ad-hoc assistance across the finance team as needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Experienced in transactional finance, particularly accounts payable or similar.
• Highly organised, accurate and confident working with numbers.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• A clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Proactive, reliable and eager to develop professionally.
• Familiar with accounting systems and basic reconciliations.

What’s on Offer:

• A diverse and hands-on role within a supportive finance team.
• Training and development opportunities, including a pathway towards Assistant Management Accountant.
• The chance to gain exposure to month-end processes and wider finance responsibilities.
• A friendly, collaborative culture with opportunities to grow.