Senior Assistant Accountant

Senior Assistant Accountant | Tonbridge | £30k-£35k + Study Support (ACCA/CIMA)

Our client is a fast-growing, multi-entity business with an ambitious vision and a commitment to operational excellence. As they continue to scale, they are looking to hire a highly capable and motivated Senior Assistant Accountant to support their CFO and finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad and varied role with excellent exposure and long-term progression. If you're studying towards your ACCA or CIMA and looking for a hands-on, developmental role—this is the one for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile Accounts Payable to ensure timely, accurate invoice processing (PO and non-PO)
• Manage Accounts Receivable and credit control, ensuring timely receipt of payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for CFO review
• Support and advise on multi-currency transactions
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, control accounts, and intercompany transactions
• Assist with monthly management accounts and year-end audit preparation
• Maintain cashflow forecasting and support financial reporting for the CFO
• Conduct financial analysis and suggest process improvements
• Daily reconciliation of bank and card payments
• Respond to finance queries and monitor shared inboxes
• File invoices, receipts, and support documentation
• Support ad hoc finance projects across multiple business units

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a similar finance role with hands-on responsibilities
• Strong Excel skills and confident handling technical/numerical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Studying towards ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Highly numerate, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organisational skills
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a "can-do" attitude
• Familiarity with Xero is a plus
• Passion for finance and desire to progress in a growing business

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a finance role that offers more than just processing. You'll gain exposure across a range of critical areas and work alongside a supportive, knowledgeable CFO who’s invested in your growth.