Supports transactional finance, including invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, expenses, reconciliations, month-end schedules, reporting, cashflow tracking, audit preparation, compliance records, and NetSuite data integrity. The role also assists with finance process improvements, system enhancements, and administrative support across multiple international entities.
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
- 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
- ACA/ACCA, CIMA qualification or in the process
- 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.
Similar Jobs
Professional Services • Consulting
Prepare and review small company accounts, Corporation Tax returns, partnership and non-resident tax returns, dormant accounts, and basic dividend planning. Assist with bookkeeping and client record updates in Xero, meet deadlines across a portfolio, and provide corporate information to UK and US tax teams. The role includes client exposure, professional qualification funding, and hybrid working after probation.
Top Skills:
ExcelXero
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Temporary Accounts Assistant responsible for processing financial interface files, monitoring fund requests, reconciling facility and bank balances, posting transactions to multiple company ledgers, and preparing broker commission payments and statements. The role requires accurate and timely transaction processing, familiarity with computerised accounting systems, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience working with nominal, sales, and purchase ledgers.
Top Skills:
Computerised Accounting SystemsMS Office
Professional Services • Consulting
Prepare accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, bookkeeping, reconciliations, management accounts, and financial records for businesses and individuals. Communicate with clients, maintain compliant working papers, use accounting software, and support high-quality client service. The role offers training and support toward ACA or ACCA qualifications.
Top Skills:
CchExcelQuickbooksSageXero
What you need to know about the London Tech Scene
London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.
