Senior Finance Assistant
25 days ago
Chessington
\n \n Senior Finance Executive \n\n • Upto £45,000 per annum + Bonus\n, • Based in Chessington\n, • Study Support\n\n The Role \n 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. \n You will work closely with leadership to support decision-making, improve financial performance, and ensure compliance across all financial activities. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Financial Reporting & Analysis \n\n • Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports\n, • Produce monthly management accounts\n, • Analyse performance, trends, risks, and opportunities\n, • Present insights to senior leadership\n, • Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards\n\n Accounting & Finance Operations \n\n • Oversee day-to-day finance function and bookkeeping\n, • Maintain accurate records using Xero or similar systems\n, • Manage reconciliations and general ledger integrity\n, • Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions\n\n Budgeting & Forecasting \n\n • Lead annual budgeting process\n, • Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections\n, • Track budget vs actuals and explain variances\n, • Support scenario planning and decision-making\n\n Financial Control & Compliance \n\n • Maintain strong financial controls and governance\n, • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards\n, • Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax processes\n, • Work with external accountants and advisors\n\n Systems & Process Improvement \n\n • Manage and improve finance systems (e.g., Xero)\n, • Enhance reporting efficiency and automation\n, • Improve financial data integrity and processes\n\n Stakeholder Management \n\n • Partner with department heads and senior leadership\n, • Provide commercial financial insight and guidance\n, • Support non-finance teams with financial understanding\n, • Act as key contact for external advisors\n\n Key Metrics \n\n • Revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, net profit\n, • Cash flow and working capital\n, • CAC and LTV\n, • Customer and business unit profitability\n, • Revenue mix and performance tracking\n\n Requirements \n\n • 3+ years’ experience in a senior finance role\n, • Strong technical accounting and reporting experience\n, • Experience running a full finance function\n, • Knowledge of Xero or similar systems\n, • Confident with P&L, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, and tax\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth business preferred\n\n Benefits \n\n • £40,000 – £45,000 salary\n, • 28 days holiday (Inclusive of BH)\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Flexible hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote post-probation)\n, • Learning & development budget\n, • Team events and collaborative culture\n, • Opportunity to shape a scaling finance function\n\n