Senior Finance Assistant

Senior Finance Assistant

** Upto £45,000 per annum + Bonus ** Based in Chessington ** Study Support

The Role

This is a hands-on Financial Controller role suited to someone who enjoys building strong financial processes in a fast-paced environment. You will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while improving financial visibility, controls, and scalability.

You will work closely with leadership to support decision-making, improve financial performance, and ensure compliance across all financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

* Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports

* Produce monthly management accounts

* Analyse performance, trends, risks, and opportunities

Accounting & Finance Operations

* Oversee day-to-day finance function and bookkeeping

* Maintain accurate records using Xero or similar systems

* Manage reconciliations and general ledger integrity

* Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions

Budgeting & Forecasting

* Lead annual budgeting process

* Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections

Financial Control & Compliance

* Maintain strong financial controls and governance

* Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards

* Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax processes

Systems & Process Improvement

* Manage and improve finance systems (e.g., Xero)

* Improve financial data integrity and processes

Stakeholder Management

* Partner with department heads and senior leadership

* Provide commercial financial insight and guidance

Key Metrics

* Revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, net profit

* Cash flow and working capital

* Revenue mix and performance tracking

Requirements

* 3+ years’ experience in a senior finance role

* Experience running a full finance function

* Knowledge of Xero or similar systems

* Confident with P&L, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, and tax

Benefits

* £40,000 – £45,000 salary

* 28 days holiday (Inclusive of BH)

* Pension scheme

* Flexible hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote post-probation)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed