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Finance Assistant

City of London Permanent £31,000 - £36,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic and collaborative Group Finance team for a driven individual to join the Financial Reporting and Control function. This role offers a wide range of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounting, and bookkeeping, making it an ideal fit for someone early in their finance career and aspiring to become a qualified accountant.
  • Fantastic opportunity for someone AAT/Part-Qualified.
  • This role would suit candidates with 1+ years Accounts Payable experience.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a mid-sized company operating in the financial services industry, known for its established presence in London and its focus on delivering excellence in accounting and finance. The organisation offers a structured and friendly working environment for its employees.

Job Description

  • Manage the full purchase ledger cycle, including checking, coding, and processing invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions
  • Ensure accurate VAT treatment of invoices
  • Process client payments in a timely and accurate manner
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Record purchase ledger-related journals using NetSuite
  • Monitor and respond to queries in the Purchase Ledger inbox
  • Provide timely and accurate ad-hoc financial analysis
  • Handle cheque banking for client accounts
  • Ensure sufficient cash flow to meet payment obligations
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Support the Finance Manager with month-end and general accounting tasks

The Successful Applicant

Knowledge and Experience:

  • 1-3 years' experience in a central finance function
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with the following systems is a plus but not required:
    • NetSuite
    • Concur
    • Moneysoft



Qualities and Competencies:

  • Proactive, motivated, and eager to develop professionally
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Commercially aware and intellectually curious
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
  • Collaborative team player with a flexible mindset
  • Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and a strong desire to learn



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid, flexible working structure.
  • A progressive role within a professional and supportive team in London.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the financial services industry.
  • Located in the heart of London, with accessible transport links.



If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Finance Assistant role in London.

Contact
Jaz Trotman
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6755839
Phone number
+44 118 933 7037

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jaz Trotman
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7037
Job reference
JN-062025-6755839