Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Sittingbourne Up to £30,000 Monday–Friday (8am–5pm, early finish Friday) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team based in Sittingbourne. This role is ideal for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is looking to develop their skills and gain broader exposure within a supportive environment. The Role Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you’ll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on role offering exposure across multiple areas of finance, with opportunities to get involved in month-end activities and develop your skillset further. Key Responsibilities Handling a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they are checked, coded and processed efficiently Keeping supplier accounts accurate, including investigating and resolving any discrepancies Carrying out regular bank reconciliations and assisting with the monitoring of cash flow Managing staff expenses and company card transactions, ensuring all submissions meet internal guidelines Supporting internal transactions between group entities, including raising and reconciling entries Assisting with invoicing related to stock and ensuring records are kept up to date Providing support during the month-end process, helping to ensure deadlines are met Maintaining organised and accurate financial records across systems Assisting with general finance administration and responding to internal queries About You Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role Strong understanding of accounts payable and reconciliations Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines A proactive team player with a positive attitude What’s on Offer Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience Early finish on Fridays Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunities for development and progression within finance Exposure to month-end and broader accounting responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career and build towards a more senior accounting role. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment