Average Finance Associate salary in Ashford, Kent

JMF Associates is seeking a highly experienced Finance Director/CFOto join our client, a successful global market innovator SME, as their permanent Group Finance Director. Based in North Kent, this executive role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in commerce and industry. Working closely with the Group Managing Director you will: Overseeing all financial aspects, including corporate finance, taxation, risk management, and international reporting. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of accurate management accounts, statutory reports, and effective financial controls. Motivate and develop a finance team of 10+ staff Use your commercial acumen to influence board-level decision-making. Engage with external parties, including Auditors and consultant to ensure business-critical decisions are made with relevant information. It is envisaged that the Group Finance Director will have/be: Proven experience at Board level as a Finance Director within multi-national SME Qualified CA (ICAEW), ACCA, or equivalent, with a degree or higher education Demonstrable success in managing international financial operations and ERP systems Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams Exceptional communication skills and strategic decision-making ability Experience with corporate finance, budgets, statutory accounts, and taxation across borders This role offers a compelling package, with the opportunity to spearhead the organisations strategic and financial decision-making process. You will have the opportunity to influence significant growth and strategic direction within a trusted industry leader. If this sounds likea interesting opportunity for you then please apply or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Finance Assistant -Temp to Perm (30hrs per week) Job Description OVERALL OBJECTIVE: To work closely with the General Manager to provide high quality support within the finance department. Suited for someone seeking a long-term role in a supportive, flexible and family friendly work environment with scope for progression and taking on more responsibility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase Ledger: input and maintain supplier information on Sage/Xero, responsible for authorisation of payments by Senior Management, preparation of weekly payment runs for review & sending monthly remittancesSales Ledger: input and maintain customer information on Sage/Xero, raise sales invoices & credit notes for all departments in accordance with deadlinesPetty cash: banking of cash and cheques, monthly petty cash counts & reconciliations for reviewResponsible for credit control in accordance with policy, including chasing outstanding debts and monthly debtor reportingResponsible for monthly income & recharge reporting for reviewMonitoring, processing and approving of daily bank transactions and regular reconciliation of all bank accountsAssisting with finance related queries, filing & other finance and administration tasks as deemed appropriate to the post Assist and support project to move the Scotts accounting system from Sage to Xero Person Specification: AAT qualification or qualified by experience of working within a finance departmentWorking knowledge and experience using Xero and ExcelVery good knowledge of all areas of accounting and cash flow managementAbility to work under pressure & meet deadlinesExcellent communication skillsCalm, patient and professional demeanourDBS checkWilling to work at the office site with only one day per week remote workingOwn vehicle for commute due to location Company Benefits: PensionFree parkingPaid annual leave starting at 22 days pro rataPaid sickness (after qualifying period)

Insurance /Finance Officer (Corporate Accounts Team) Initial 6 months contract £26,000 Medway Working Style: Hybrid Huntress Recruitment is working with a client to recruit an Insurance Officer to support a busy Corporate Accounts team. This role involves handling complex financial and insurance-related enquiries, providing advice and support via telephone, digital channels. You will apply policies, procedures and legislation to assess enquiries, process financial transactions and support insurance-related activities. Key Responsibilities: Handle insurance and financial enquiries accurately and professionallyMaintain clear and accurate records, keeping customers informed of outcomesApply legislation and policy to rules-based financial assessmentsSupport activities such as claims handling, insurance renewals, policy queries and risk managementAssist with complaints and Freedom of Information requests where requiredLiaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders About You: AAT qualification or similar, or significant experience in a finance or insurance environmentStrong IT skills, including advanced ExcelConfident communicator with good analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work independently and manage competing prioritiesFull UK driving licence Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.