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Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their Finance and Membership teams for a six-month fixed-term contract that may become permanent.
  • The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in finance and administrative roles, preferably in similar settings.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, with additional benefits including hybrid working after an initial training period.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining the purchase ledger, processing payments, and providing administrative support to the finance team.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Sage 50 and possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Finance assistant

Our client are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support both their Finance and Membership teams for a six month FTC which could become permanent. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and smooth-running of their finance operations and providing effective administrative support to their Membership team.

Day-to-day of the role:

Finance

  • Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining and processing the purchase ledger, including the accurate processing and allocation of all payments such as company credit card, expenses, petty cash, outgoing Direct Debits, and Standing Orders.
  • Input invoices into Sage with correct nominal and account details and prepare payment runs alongside the Finance Manager.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, credit card, petty cash, payroll, and other creditor accounts.
  • Support the Finance Manager in processing income and maintaining the integrity of the Trial Balance, including generating invoices and analysing outstanding debtors.
  • Provide administrative support to the finance team, including scanning and filing as necessary
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in finance and administrative roles, preferably within similar settings.
  • Proficient in using financial software, particularly Sage 50.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Please apply for this opportunity at your earliest convenience, you must be on short notice to be considered. You will enjoy hybrid working after an initial training period on site, and a short working week. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.