Finance Assistant – Sittingbourne, Kent

Finance Assistant, Sittingbourne, £27k-£30k, permanent/full time, 100% office based. Well established SME business

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be working with a well-established SME business who have recently moved their finance function to Kent and are therefore looking for a new Finance Assistant.

Working as part of a small finance team, reporting into the Finance Manager, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include:-

• Purchase/sales ledger
• Statement reconciliations
• Payment runs
• Cash allocation
• Query Resolution
• Finance inbox/administration tasks
• Support to Finance Manager

This is a permanent/full time role, 100% office based. Candidates will need to live in Sittingbourne area, or within a reasonable commute of Sittingbourne. CIS experience would be useful, as would Sage 50.

Purchase Ledger Assistant – Milton Keynes

Purchase Ledger Assistant, high volume, fast growing head office, Milton Keynes, to £28,000

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established business seeking an experienced and motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices by scanning and entering invoice information into Kerridge/CDK Drive, ensuring accuracy of all details.
• Ensure VAT elements are correctly recorded for all invoices and credit notes.
• Accurately code all supplier invoices using appropriate dealership codes, department codes and general ledger codes from the chart of accounts.
• Carry out monthly supplier statement reconciliations, requesting copies where required.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries promptly and efficiently.
• Handle internal queries professionally and swiftly.
• Maintain accurate filing and documentation.
• Notify the Finance Manager or Group Financial Controller of any potential financial risks.
• Ensure all internal systems and procedures comply with current legislation and Group policies.

Successful Applicant Profile

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Strong computer literacy, administrative skills, and effective time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal ability.
• A reliable team player.
• Experience with Kerridge/CDK/Drive is beneficial but not essential.
• Automotive sector experience is advantageous but not required.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme
• Life insurance
• Workplace pension scheme

Accounts Payable Manager – Luton

Accounts Payable Manager, Luton, £50,000+ Benefits, 100% office based

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a leading and progressive business in Luton in their search for an Accounts Payable Manager.

Working in a busy and fast paced accounts environment, duties will include:-

• Hands on Accounts Payable Manager – six direct reports
• Provide mentoring and training to team
• Involved in hiring, team reviews etc
• Ensure systems and processes are robust and fit for purpose

The ideal candidate will have proven senior Accounts Payable experience (Team Leader, Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Manager)

100% office based, £50,000+ benefits

Finance Assistant – Leighton Buzzard

Finance Assistant – c£30,000-£35,000+ Study support – 100% office based, Leighton Buzzard

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a successful SME business in their search for a Finance Assistant.

This is a newly created role that will be based at their Leighton Buzzard site.

The role is a blend of transactional finance and accounting, mainly on the management accounts side.

As the Finance Assistant your duties are likely to include:–

• Processing Accounts Payable invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Credit Control and cash allocation 
• Accruals and Prepayments 
• Journals 
• Fixed Assets 
• Balance sheet recs 
• Management accounts preparation
• Variance analysis 
• Manage finance inbox 
• Finance query resolution
• Provide support to finance team/Finance Manager 

The role is aimed at candidates with transactional experience looking for a step up. Will also consider candidates who are already working in management accounts. A degree in accounting/finance would be useful, in addition to actively studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA

A progressive role with Study support and 100% office based.

Finance Assistant – Hemel Hempstead

Finance Assistant, Hemel Hempstead, £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience, plus study support – 100% office based 

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a well established business in their search for a Finance Assistant, The role has arisen due to internal promotion.

They offer accounting and back office support to clients.

Working as part of a team in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Finance Assistant are likely to include:-

• Assist with management accounts prep
• Month and end of year accounts submission
• Bookkeeping
• VAT/CIS returns
• Payroll
• Accounts management and query resolution

The Finance Assistant role is aimed at candidates with at least 1-2 years experience in accounting/finance, ideally AAT studier with accountancy practice experience.

The role is 100% office based. Study support is likely to be on offer for the right candidate.

Procurement Lead – Milton Keynes

Procurement Lead – CIPS Qualified – Milton Keynes/Hybrid – to £60,000

Our client, a well-established and highly reputable professional services organisation, are seeking a Procurement Lead. The focus of the role is to deliver Procurement services to assigned business areas and support business areas to manage their third parties.

As the Procurement Lead – your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the business to deliver commercial benefit and supplier performance improvements.
• Lead the delivery of end-to-end Procurement activity for assigned business areas.
• Negotiations of contracts with suppliers, working with legal counsel where needed.
• Support product owners in development of SLAs.
• Ensure the organisation’s requirements are clearly articulated to support suppliers.

We are looking for individuals who are fully qualified in CIPS and have experience in IT Services and Professional Services.  Looking for someone who is highly IT literate and holds a good knowledge of the IT software industry and best practice in dealing with suppliers.

You will need to be a confident communicator, who can be proactive, as well as having strong negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers, and self-motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines as required by the senior management team.

Audit Senior – Bedford

Audit Senior, growing Accountancy Practice, Bedford, £45,000 – £50,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a well respected accountancy practice in the Bedford area.

They are looking for an Audit Senior to join the team.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, planning and delivering audit engagements, supporting juniors, and partnering closely with managers and clients

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience working their way up within UK accountancy practice and will specifically have proven audit experience.

In addition to the above the expectation is that candidates will be actively studying ACA or ACCA, close to completion.

Finance Assistant – Leicester

Finance Assistant, Billings experience ideally – Leicester – up to £26,000

A multi sited business which have been in Leicester since 1997 are currently looking for a Finance Assistant with an emphasis on Billings to join their busy and professional team.

As the Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices
• Raising bills
• Identify and resolves billing discrepancies
• Analysing data
• Maintaining accurate records
• Checking funds and ensuring correct rates are applied

The best suited candidate will have previous experience working within a finance department, strong communication skills, Proficient IT skills, good attention to detail, be organised in their work and be able to work to given time scales.  A finance or accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Credit Controller – Stevenage

Credit Controller, Stevenage – c£35,000 OTE – Hybrid working after training

Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a well-established business in their search for a Credit Controller.

Working in a busy accounts environment your duties as the Credit Controller will include: –

• Chasing late / non-payment
• Cash allocation
• Raising credit notes
• Partnering sales team
• Query resolution
• Inbox and credit admin

Must have credit control experience, corporate background. Must be a confident MS Excel user.

There is a basic salary, and a guaranteed bonus, as well as a possible top up bonus. on-target earnings) is c£35,000. Benefits include simply health, Hybrid working and onsite parking.

Audit Senior – Northampton

Audit Senior – growing Professional Practice, Northampton – up to £55,000

We are partnered with a local, established Accountancy Practice and are assisting them with an exciting new phase in their business. They are seeking a Senior Auditor with the confidence and capability to run audits independently, from planning through completion.

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and completion.
• Deliver high-quality, technically robust audit work across a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop and refine audit documentation, processes, and methodologies as we build the department.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clarity, confidence, and strong relationships.
• Provide mentoring and review for junior staff as the department expands.

This is the perfect role for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, build-as-you-go environment. To find out more info, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.