Job Description

Senior Finance Assistant

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive environment, gain exposure to a wide range of accounting tasks, and benefit from ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

About the Role

As our Senior Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations. From managing invoices and reconciliations to supporting month-end processes and ad-hoc projects, you'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of finance.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment runs Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies Prepare and process payment batches (BACS, cheques, bank transfers) Chase outstanding payments and maintain debtor records File and maintain supplier and customer documentation

Financial Administration

Perform daily bank reconciliations Process and code financial transactions accurately Input data into accounting systems with accuracy Respond to internal and external finance queries

General Support

Assist with month-end tasks as directed Support the preparation of payment schedules and reports Help maintain accurate financial records and filing systems Provide administrative support to the finance team Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and tasks

Essential Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a finance or bookkeeper role Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting Experience processing invoices and payments Good understanding of VAT treatment Experience with multi- currency transactions

Technical Skills

Good Excel skills (basic formulas, formatting, data entry) Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) Strong numerical and data entry skills Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and working to month end close

Personal Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy Well-organized with good time management Ability to work as part of a team Professional and friendly communication skills Willingness to learn and develop Reliable and trustworthy Able to handle confidential information appropriately

Benefit Package

Competitive salary Pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Study support for AAT or other professional qualifications On-the-job training and mentoring Opportunity for career progression Hybrid working

Career Development

This role provides an excellent foundation for your finance career, with the opportunity to progress to Senior Finance Assistant and beyond. We actively support professional development and qualifications to help you grow with us.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply today and take the next step in your finance career with us!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW9 8PL