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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