Finance Assistant

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance, offering hands-on experience across both Accountancy and Exchequer services. You'll support a wide range of financial processes-from maintaining records and processing payments to assisting with budget monitoring and year-end activities-while developing valuable technical and professional skills. Why Join Us? Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is based in Kings Hill - a modern, well-connected location in one of Kent's most desirable boroughs. With excellent transport links, countryside on your doorstep, and vibrant local communities, it's the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. At TMBC, you'll find a positive, collaborative culture where people genuinely care about their work, their community, and each other. We take pride in our public service mission and invest in our people through strong training and career development support. Discover what it's like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and eager to learn. Essential:

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of local government (or willingness to learn)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Positive, flexible approach with a "can-do" attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team and meet deadlines
Desirable:
• Experience working in a finance environment
• Experience using financial systems
• Understanding of accounting processes