Finance Assistant – Part-Time (Permanent)
Location: Office-based, Tonbridge TN11
Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum FTE
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Finance Assistant to join a finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with management accounting, reporting, and variance/trend analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end financial processes
- Prepare financial reports including accruals, prepayments, and journals
- Help transition accounting systems from Sage to Xero
- Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing and payment runs
- Manage petty cash, credit control, and monthly income reporting
- Reconcile bank accounts and monitor daily transactions
- Respond to finance-related queries and support general finance admin tasks
Person Specification
- CIMA, ACA, ACCA qualified/part-qualified or equivalent experience (QBE)
- Strong knowledge of Xero and experience in a finance department
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and cash flow management
- Highly numerate, organised, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of confidentiality
- Must have own vehicle due to office location
- DBS check required
Company Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- 22 days paid annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Paid sickness leave (after qualifying period)
- Access to a wellbeing support programme
If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!