Job Description

Are you looking for your next step in a challenging and rewarding career in finance? Do you have outstanding attention to detail with a can-do attitude? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant with a minimum of 3 years' experience of working within a finance department with experience using Sage 50 Accounts. There's free on-site parking available and we take a hybrid approach to working with a minimum of 3 days in the office, once probation has been successfully passed.

This is a full time role, however part time will be considered for the right candidate.

Salary in the range of

25,000 - 30,000 per annum Depending on Experience

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Role:

The Finance team is responsible for overseeing all finance matters with respect to Harbour Rock Capital Limited and the other companies within the group. This is a key support role requiring exceptional attention to detail, organisation skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

You will report to the Head of Finance and assist with day-to-day duties including (but not limited to):

Bank reconciliations Managing, processing and paying invoices Monitoring and processing expenses and credit cards Monthly and ad hoc posting of journals in Sage 50 Accounts Posting and reconciling intercompany transactions Assisting in monthly income audits and reconciliations in our CRM system Expenditure reviews Various monthly reconciliations Processing of prepayments and accruals Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts Assisting with the annual audit Assisting in the preparation of FCA submissions Updating daily cashflow Assisting in processing monthly payroll Monitoring and actioning 3 department inboxes Helping the team in covering annual leave Ad hoc duties requested by Head of Finance Adhering to the FCA's principles for business Adhering to the individual conduct rules in COCON

An ideal candidate for this role would:

Have the right to work in the UK Be part qualified or fully qualified AAT accountant, or qualified by experience Have a minimum of three years' experience of working within a finance department. We will also consider candidates from practice. Have previous experience using Sage 50 Accounts Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Have outstanding attention to detail, be organised and work well under pressure Be self-motivated and willing to volunteer for new tasks Be able to work well on their own and as part of a team

About us:

To enable us to deliver the best possible service to our clients and create a positive working environment, as a company we abide by these core values:

Raising the bar - We continuously improve Offering clarity - We make things clear and simple Putting people first- We always act in their best interests Going the extra mile - We always strive for excellence Fresh thinking - We continuously challenge the status quo Working together - We value each other highly
Harbour Rock Capital is a specialist financial advisory business focusing on pensions and retirement which looks after over 550m in pension assets for more than 10,500 clients.

Founded in 2017, we help clients get the best out of their pensions, both now and in the future. Whether that be through accessing pension benefits, reducing charges, or improving their performance, we're focused on delivering specialist financial advice along with a great level of service.

In a fast-paced industry that is rapidly evolving, we are at the forefront of providing a proposition that hasn't been easily available to the everyday person until now. We need to keep providing great customer service as we grow, and as the environment and technology around us changes. We can't do that by standing still.

Based, in Rochester, Kent, we employ over 60 likeminded people that strive to do an exceptional job for our clients. In turn we create a positive nurturing environment in which they can thrive - from entry level roles with training, development, and career progression available through to highly qualified experienced industry professionals.

A great place to work must continue to hire great people, so, if you think you could be one of them, we want to hear from you.

As well as a competitive salary, you'll receive the following benefits:

25 days holiday on top of public holidays - plus an extra one on your birthday Long service holiday - additional holiday after 2, 5 and 10 year's service Free mortgage and protection advice with Censeo Financial Tastecard membership Company pension with the same excellent discounts we negotiate for our clients Life assurance Critical illness cover Income protection Private medical insurance Private dental cover (contributory) Free eye test Friends and family discount on our services
Harbour Rock Capital is a real Living Wage employer (https://www.livingwage.org.uk/)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rochester ME2 4FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience using Sage 50 Accounts? Do you have a minimum of 3 years' experience within a finance department?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester ME2 4FD

Reference ID: Finance Assistant - July 2025