Senior Finance Assistant

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