Finance Assistant in Margate, Kent

Finance Assistant

Location: Thanet, Kent (Office Based)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join the finance team of a growing specialist education organisation based in Thanet.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a friendly and collaborative team, providing essential financial administration and support across two specialist school settings.

The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day finance function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving supplier queries.
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Supporting credit control and monitoring outstanding debt.
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling company expenses and cash card transactions.
• Supporting payroll administration and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports and management information.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with Local Authority funding administration and ONS returns.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to maintain accurate financial records and ensuring financial processes are completed efficiently and in line with procedures.

About You
We are looking for someone who is confident working in a busy finance environment, has excellent attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience processing financial transactions within a finance function.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience using Xero
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, professional and flexible approach.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

A recognised accounting qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA) would be advantageous, although candidates qualified through relevant experience are equally encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• A full-time, office-based position in Thanet.
• The opportunity to join a welcoming and collaborative team.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting children and young people. #3249