Senior Finance Assistant

Optima Recruitment

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)

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