Senior Finance Assistant
Job in
Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, SW20 0AA, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-30
Listing for:
Optima Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Management
Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Finance Assistant
** 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
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
Financial Control & Compliance
* Maintain strong financial controls and governance
* Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards
* Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax processes
Systems & Process Improvement
* Manage and improve finance systems (e.g., Xero)
* Improve financial data integrity and processes
Stakeholder Management
* Partner with department heads and senior leadership
* Provide commercial financial insight and guidance
Key Metrics
* Revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, net profit
* Cash flow and working capital
* Revenue mix and performance tracking
Requirements
* 3+ years’ experience in a senior finance role
* Experience running a full finance function
* Knowledge of Xero or similar systems
* Confident with P&L, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, and tax
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)
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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