Finance Assistant – Temp to Perm

Location: Sittingbourne

Hours: 25 – 37 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a role where they can develop their skills and become a valued member of a well-established organisation. The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right person.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will provide day-to-day financial and administrative support across the organisation.

You will play an important role in ensuring financial processes are accurate, efficient and compliant, helping the organisation manage its resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
• Responding to finance queries from other organisations
• Assisting with month-end processes and other finance activities.
• Ensuring financial procedures and processes are followed.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Business Team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-oriented, with previous experience working within a busy finance environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a finance department or similar role.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.

You will be working between 25 and 37 hours per week, so flexibility is required.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you!   You can find us on  www.newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.