My client provides award-winning telecare and assistive technology to clients nationwide, looking to hire an additional Finance Administrator to join their friendly dedicated HO team located in Ashford.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of our client's finance function.
This varied role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a good understanding of finance processes and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
* Starting salary: £28,350
* Ashford, Kent - Free Parking
* Full-time, Permanent
* Office based Monday to Friday: 08.30 to 17.30 (some Hybrid flex after 6 months)
* Applicants MUST DRIVE, due to location of the office (10 min drive from Ashford town centre)
Key Responsibilities
Finance Administration
* Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable
* Support the preparation of financial statements and maintain the Fixed Asset Register
* Assist with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations
* Process company credit card transactions and support payment runs and cashflow reporting
* Handle intercompany and cross-charging transactions
* Carry out debt control activities to support cashflow
Sales & Purchase Ledger
* Process purchase orders, liaising with departments to resolve discrepancies
* Maintain purchase and sales ledgers to ensure timely and accurate billing
* Raise and issue sales invoices, including materials, activities, and ad hoc invoices
* Match direct debits for recurring sales invoices
* Ensure invoices are sent to customers with appropriate supporting documentation
Systems & Communication
* Manage and clear finance-related inboxes
* Process financial documents across internal accounting systems
* Liaise regularly with Finance Managers and wider teams
* Participate in weekly finance calls
* Handle ad hoc finance-related calls and correspondence
Additional Responsibilities
* Provide financial support for fleet management, including PO processing and ad hoc repair payments
* Liaise with operations on insurance-related matters when required
* Identify and explore potential cost-saving opportunities
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a finance administration or similar role
* Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with multiple departments
* Competent in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) with a general knowledge of accounting systems
Benefits:
* A business that provides a feel-good factor in all you do!
* Holidays - 20 plus BH + one day per year to a max of 25
* Plus - Birthday off
* Plus - every three months half day on a Friday to have a nice long weekend!
* Plus an extra day per annum if no sickness in the previous calendar year.
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
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