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Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper

Elevate Everywhere
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for our London office with a salary range of £30,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
  • The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing sales and purchase ledgers, and assisting with VAT returns and monthly reports.
  • Candidates should ideally have a degree or qualification in accounting or finance, and knowledge of Xero is preferred.
  • A minimum of relevant experience is required, along with strong bookkeeping skills and the ability to work independently.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position offering additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and private health insurance after probation.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: London Office and Hybrid

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to take charge of key financial processes.

This is a pivotal supporting role with regular interaction across internal teams and external partners.

Job Description:

Maintaining Financial Records:

Guarantee that all the financial records are correct and maintained up to date as often as possible:

  • Sales Ledger
  • Purchase Ledger
  • Support with processing valuations
  • Issue of Purchase Orders
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Credit Cards Reconciliations
  • Management of Expenses.
  • Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns
  • Assist with Monthly Salary Journals
  • Assist with Monthly Prepayments/Accruals/Depreciation
  • Credit Control

Supporting Managing and Coordinating Monthly Reporting and Budgeting:

  • Assist with Profit and Loss Variance analysis
  • Assist with KPI analysis
  • Assist with Preparing Monthly Management Accounts
  • Maintaining Internal controls and improve processes

About you

  • Degree / Qualification in accounting or finance (Ideally AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified)
  • Knowledge of Xero
  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping
  • Understanding of data privacy standards
  • Be diligent and accurate in your work.
  • Be adaptable and able to develop your skills in line with the company’s development.
  • Proven Experience
  • Ability to use own initiative

The Package

•    Competitive salary (depending upon experience)

•    The working week will be 37.5 hours.

•    Full Time, permanent role.

•    Company Pension Scheme

•    Sickness insurance

•    Death in Service

•    24 Days not including bank holidays.

After successful completion of probation:

  • CPD opportunities
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Third party Mortgage advice

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of:  Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Clerk, Accountant, Accounts Admin, Financial Administrator, Invoicing, Xero, SAP, Accounts, Finance Assistant, Account Assistant, Accounts Administrator, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Financial Assistant, Accounts Administrator may also be considered for this role.

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