Senior Finance Assistant
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- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
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Senior Finance Executive
*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
*Present insights to senior leadership
*Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards
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
*Track budget vs actuals and explain variances
*Support scenario planning and decision-making
Financial Control & Compliance
*Maintain strong financial controls and governance
*Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards
*Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax processes
*Work with external accountants and advisors
Systems & Process Improvement
*Manage and improve finance systems (e.g., Xero)
*Enhance reporting efficiency and automation
*Improve financial data integrity and processes
Stakeholder Management
*Partner with department heads and senior leadership
*Provide commercial financial insight and guidance
*Support non-finance teams with financial understanding
*Act as key contact for external advisors
Key Metrics
*Revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, net profit
*Cash flow and working capital
*CAC and LTV
*Customer and business unit profitability
*Revenue mix and performance tracking
Requirements
*3+ years’ experience in a senior finance role
*Strong technical accounting and reporting experience
*Experience running a full finance function
*Knowledge of Xero or similar systems
*Confident with P&L, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, and tax
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth business preferred
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)
*Learning & development budget
*Team events and collaborative culture
*Opportunity to shape a scaling finance function
Senior Finance Executive
*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
*Present insights to senior leadership
*Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards
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
*Track budget vs actuals and explain variances
*Support scenario planning and decision-making
Financial Control & Compliance
*Maintain strong financial controls and governance
*Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards
*Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax processes
*Work with external accountants and advisors
Systems & Process Improvement
*Manage and improve finance systems (e.g., Xero)
*Enhance reporting efficiency and automation
*Improve financial data integrity and processes
Stakeholder Management
*Partner with department heads and senior leadership
*Provide commercial financial insight and guidance
*Support non-finance teams with financial understanding
*Act as key contact for external advisors
Key Metrics
*Revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, net profit
*Cash flow and working capital
*CAC and LTV
*Customer and business unit profitability
*Revenue mix and performance tracking
Requirements
*3+ years’ experience in a senior finance role
*Strong technical accounting and reporting experience
*Experience running a full finance function
*Knowledge of Xero or similar systems
*Confident with P&L, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, and tax
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth business preferred
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)
*Learning & development budget
*Team events and collaborative culture
*Opportunity to shape a scaling finance function
Job number 3899344
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