Accounts Assistant

The Company

My client is a well-established and growing business located on the outskirts of Canterbury. Known for their supportive culture and commitment to staff development, they offer a stable and friendly working environment within a successful organisation. With continued expansion across the region, they provide genuine opportunities for progression and long-term career growth.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone with an accountancy background who is organised, accurate, and enjoys working within a busy finance environment. You’ll be joining a collaborative team and will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day accounting processes within the business.

If you have strong IT skills, great attention to detail, and enjoy working with numbers, this could be an excellent opportunity to further your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting all daily accounting activities within the finance function
• Processing and coding supplier invoices
• Reconciling purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting
• Managing finance queries from internal teams and external suppliers
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Providing general administrative and accounts support to the finance team

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Confident working with spreadsheets (advanced Excel skills desirable)
• Experience reconciling accounts or working within purchase ledger is beneficial
• High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A positive team player with good communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £30,000
• Study support
• Company pension scheme and excellent perks
• Supportive and friendly working culture
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Free onsite parking

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.