Job Description
Accounts Assistant | Sittingbourne | £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 purchase ledger tasks.
* Ensure invoices are sent for authorisation within agreed SLAs.
Bank & Cash Management
* Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations
* 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.
* 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.
* Hybrid working and flexibility.
* 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.