Accounts Assistant

Salary/Rate:£28000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Industry & Commerce
Location:West Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:VW10951T
Post Date:June 12, 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Victoria Woodin
Victoria Woodin
Senior Consultant - Part-Qualified and Transactional Finance

About the Role

About The Company

We're thrilled to assist a rapidly expanding business in the heart of Swanley in their search for an Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate will join a small but supportive team, directly reporting to the Financial Controller. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company at a crucial point in their growth.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the finance team, handling a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers
  • Preparing management reports
  • Handling VAT returns
  • Conducting credit control
  • Processing payroll
  • Managing employee expenses

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in a similar finance role
  • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks
  • Strong experience with transactional accounting
  • Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Sage
  • A solid working knowledge of Excel

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, up to £28,000 per annum
  • Study support
  • Excellent annual leave entitlement and pension contributions
  • Potential support for accounting qualifications
  • Opportunity to work with an exceptional company in a supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Office located in Swanley with excellent transport links

Register

If this role isn’t right for you, please don’t hesitate to register with us, so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find you your next career move.

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.

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