Accounts Assistant
New Yesterday
Sittingbourne
Up to £30,000
Monday–Friday (8am–5pm, early finish Friday)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team based in Sittingbourne. This role is ideal for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is looking to develop their skills and gain broader exposure within a supportive environment.
The Role
Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you’ll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on role offering exposure across multiple areas of finance, with opportunities to get involved in month-end activities and develop your skillset further.
Key Responsibilities
Handling a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they are checked, coded and processed efficiently
Keeping supplier accounts accurate, including investigating and resolving any discrepancies
Carrying out regular bank reconciliations and assisting with the monitoring of cash flow
Managing staff expenses and company card transactions, ensuring all submissions meet internal guidelines
Supporting internal transactions between group entities, including raising and reconciling entries
Assisting with invoicing related to stock and ensuring records are kept up to date
Providing support during the month-end process, helping to ensure deadlines are met
Maintaining organised and accurate financial records across systems
Assisting with general finance administration and responding to internal queries
About You
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
Strong understanding of accounts payable and reconciliations
Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
A proactive team player with a positive attitude
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
Early finish on Fridays
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for development and progression within finance
Exposure to month-end and broader accounting responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career and build towards a more senior accounting role.
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- Location:
- Sittingbourne
- Salary:
- £27,000 - £30,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accounting/Financial/Insurance