Finance Administrator

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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