Financial Assistant

Finance AssistantA fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team. This role is ideal for someone with previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience who is looking to broaden their exposure across purchase ledger, sales ledger and month-end finance activities while developing their career within a supportive and growing organisation.

Summary

Support the day-to-day finance operations of a busy commercial division.

Assist with purchase ledger, sales invoicing, reconciliations and general finance administration.

Ideal for candidates with previous bookkeeping or finance support experience who are looking to progress their finance career.

Our ClientOur client is a well-established organisation operating across the education and training sector. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment where employees can develop and grow.

The Role

This is a varied Finance Assistant position supporting the smooth running of finance operations across the business.

Processing supplier invoices and managing payment activities.

Supporting sales invoicing and credit control processes.

Maintaining accurate financial records and ledger postings.

Assisting with month-end finance tasks and reconciliations.

Providing general support to the wider finance team.

Main

Duties

• Working closely with finance colleagues, you will assist with a broad range of transactional finance activities.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Support the preparation and raising of sales invoices.
• Assist with debtor management and overdue payment follow-up.
• Post journals and support balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• The Successful Candidate
• Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant or finance administration role.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.A proactive team player with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Desirable:
• Working towards or part-qualified in AAT, CPA, CMA or a similar finance qualification.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Xero.
• Exposure to month-end finance processes and reconciliations.
• What's on Offer?£28-32,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement, 2 days a week in the Chiswick-based office.
• Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple areas of finance.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a growing and evolving business environment.
• Occasional travel across the UK as required.
• Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success.
• That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported.
• We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.