Accounts Assistant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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
  
  
  

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.