Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) Job at Dartford, Kent Full Time

Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) | Dartford / Hybrid | Salary DOE

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, future-focused European finance function within a stable and supportive team. The role offers exposure to a centralised EU structure, giving you experience working across multiple countries and currencies, while developing expertise in a modern, technology-driven Accounts Payable environment.

You’ll be part of a business that is actively investing in automation and smarter finance processes, where the role is evolving beyond data entry into validation, control, and exception management. This makes it ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, working with new systems, and adding real value.

The position sits within a friendly, knowledgeable team with strong leadership and a genuine culture of support and training. There is a clear opportunity to build long-term knowledge and progress into a key senior support position, becoming a trusted right-hand to management.

Key responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Transactional Processing

• Process invoices, payments, and expenses across EU entities
• Validate, code, and post purchase invoices accurately
• Review AI-processed invoices and manage exceptions
• Run weekly and ad hoc payments
• Maintain vendor records and aged creditors reporting
• Support sales invoicing and credit note processing

Credit Control & Receivables Support

• Assist with customer setup, credit checks, and collections
• Post and allocate customer receipts
• Handle customer queries and documentation
• Process sales returns in line with procedures

Data Accuracy, Compliance & Systems

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls
• Act as a key user of AP automation tools (Continia)
• Support fraud prevention and data integrity

Collaboration & Project Work

• Partner with the Accounts Service Centre and finance team
• Contribute to process improvements and automation
• Provide cross-cover and support across EU finance
• Assist with reporting (e.g. Intrastat) and ad hoc tasks

Key selling points:

• Exposure to a pan-European finance function in a newly consolidated structure
• Opportunity to work with modern systems, AI-driven invoice processing, and automation
• Clear long-term progression through succession planning within a stable team
• Strong training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing culture
• Involvement in process improvement and ongoing transformation projects
• Flexible hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 from home)
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and benefits

This role would suit someone looking for long-term stability in a forward-thinking finance environment, who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys structured work, and is keen to become a key member of a high-performing AP team.