Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant provides essential day-to-day support across the Finance function. The role supports transactional finance, month-end processing and administrative duties.

This is an ideal role for an organised, detail-focused individual looking to build a career within a dynamic, international, private-equity–backed business.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

Support the FC with ad hoc operational reports
Assist in raising customer invoices for professional services and recharged expenses.
Support maintaining up-to-date accounts payable and accounts receivable records.

Expenses & Credit Cards

Support administration of corporate credit cards, ensuring timely submission and correct coding.
Check documentation for accuracy and follow up on missing or incorrect information.

Month-End & Reporting Support

Help prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with accruals, prepayments, and other month-end schedules under direction from FC
Gather and validate financial data for management reporting across UK and international entities.
Support maintenance of accurate financial records in NetSuite.

Cashflow & Working Capital

Help maintain AP and AR trackers and highlight overdue balances.
Support Country Finance Managers in chasing outstanding customer payments when required.

Compliance, Audit & Controls

Assist with preparation of documentation for year-end and external audit.
Maintain organised digital records for compliance and tax requirements across multiple entities.
Support adherence to internal controls, processes, and finance policies.

Systems & Improvement

Support data entry and integrity in NetSuite (ERP).
Assist in documenting and improving finance processes to drive efficiency.
Provide general administrative support to Country Finance Managers and the Financial Controller.

Ad-Hoc Support

Provide financial analysis support as requested.
Assist on finance projects, implementations, and system enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

ACA/ACCA, CIMA qualification
Experience in a finance or administrative role, or strong interest in developing a finance career.
Good working knowledge of Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables).
Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional attitude.

Desirable

Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system.
Experience within an international, multi-entity, or project-based business.
IFRS knowledge a plus.

The position in full time and based in Whitstable, Kent.

Working hours - Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm with 1 hour for lunch.

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