Finance Assistant
Location: London
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (3-6 Months)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Finance Operations professional to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3-6 months. This role will provide operational finance support across multiple group companies and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of key finance processes.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a broad range of transactional and operational finance activities, helping to consolidate existing responsibilities that are currently shared across several team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or Finance Operations professional who enjoys working independently and can quickly integrate into a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities
Managing purchase ledger activities across multiple operating companies
Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
Posting and reconciling operational bank account transactions
Monitoring and processing employee expenses
Supporting month-end activities where required
Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using Sage 200
Assisting with finance administration and ad hoc finance projects
Performing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Ensuring financial data is processed accurately and in a timely manner
Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding finance queries
Providing general operational support to the wider finance team

Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a Finance Operations, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant or similar role
Strong purchase ledger experience
Experience processing and reconciling bank transactions
Good understanding of financial controls and bookkeeping principles
Experience using Sage 200 is essential
Competent Excel skills, including managing spreadsheets and basic reporting
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage a varied workload independently
Excellent organisational and communication skills

Qualifications

Formal accounting qualifications are not essential
AAT qualification would be advantageous
Qualified by experience candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Personal Attributes
Self-sufficient and proactive approach to work
Comfortable working across multiple entities and priorities
Reliable and highly organised
Strong problem-solving skills
Team player with a hands-on approach
Able to quickly adapt to new processes and systems

Working Arrangements
This is primarily an office-based role. Hybrid working may be considered following a successful training and onboarding period, subject to business needs and team requirements.

About the Opportunity
This role has been created to bring together operational finance responsibilities into one dedicated position, providing essential support across multiple businesses within a well-established and growing organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of day-to-day finance operations.

Immediate availability or short notice periods are highly desirable.