Finance Assistant – Manufacturing
West Wickham – Hybrid Working – Permanent – Growing, people-first SME
£26,000 + study support
Are you an aspiring finance professional looking to build your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative, close-knit team?
We’re hiring on behalf of an innovative manufacturing business that’s growing steadily and investing in its people. Known for its strong culture of trust and support, the business offers a great opportunity to gain broad finance experience in a team that genuinely helps each other succeed.
They’re now looking for a Finance Assistant to join their West Wickham office. It’s an ideal role for someone early in their finance career who’s keen to learn, grow, and contribute from day one — with full study support and career development on offer.
WISH LIST
* Experience in a finance or accounts role
*Interested in studying AAT or similar (study support provided)
*Organised, detail-focused, and keen to learn
THE ROLE
* Post sales and purchase ledger transactions in Xero
* Prepare supplier payment runs
* Reconcile bank and supplier accounts
* Process monthly commission calculations
* Support with stock and receivables reporting
* Respond to internal and external finance queries
* Support month-end processes
* Help improve systems and processes
* Assist with reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks
* Work closely with the wider office and finance team
YOUR PROFILE
* Effective communicator – written & verbal
* Good working knowledge of MS Excel
* Previous transactional finance experience
* Positive, team-oriented mindset
* Open to learning and developing new skills
SALARY & BENEFITS
* £26,000 basic salary
* Study support for AAT or similar
* Hybrid working – office & home split
* Pension scheme
* Health & wellbeing assistance
* Uniform provided
* Supportive, low-turnover team culture