Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Pinxton

Starting Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per year DOE

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm (40 hours per week)

Due to business growth, KB Event Ltd is seeking a proactive, organised and Experienced Finance Assistant to join our dynamic Finance team based in Pinxton.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work across both the purchase and sales ledgers, supporting the smooth running of our financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, systems, and people, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all purchase orders are raised in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Create, process, and dispatch invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring correct cost allocation.
• Record invoice payments and follow up with debtors in line with company credit control procedures.
• Process payments using BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT transfer methods.
• Review bank statements and complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Administer and issue petty cash in compliance with company policies.
• Collate and submit data for EU VAT reclaims on fuel.
• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of financial documents, both physical and electronic.
• Assist the finance team with preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
• Monitor cash flow and debtor days, providing regular updates as required.
• Support the Management Accountant with reviewing, analysing, and communicating cost centre reports.
• Assist with annual audit activities by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Conduct credit checks and set up credit accounts for new clients.
• Provide cover for team members, such as the Purchase Ledger Clerk, during periods of annual leave or sickness.
• Respond to invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders and customers via email and telephone.
• Reconcile, process, and input weekly and monthly payroll for both UK and EU, and assist with payroll-related queries.
• Add new starters to the payroll system and provide relevant reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally covering both purchase and sales ledger.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Confident working with financial data (GCSE Maths Grade C/Level 4 or above).
• AAT Level 3 or above desirable (support available for the right candidate).
• Experience in payroll is helpful but not essential.
• A team player with a “can do” attitude and strong relationship-building skills.

Why Join KB Event Ltd?

• Be part of a friendly, close-knit team.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of finance tasks.
• Opportunities for development and learning.
• Contribute to a company that values safety, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person