Part Time, Interim Finance Assistant

Part time, Interim Finance Assistant | VC Backed Tech Scale-Up | 6 Month Contract

Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with an exciting Tech Scale-Up backed by top Venture Capital Firms to find them a Finance Assistant to support their ever-growing finance function during a busy period.

They're looking to bring someone in for 6 months, with the potential to extend further beyond or transfer to permanent. We are looking for candidates who are looking to 3 or 4 days per week.

The Role

In this position you will support the Financial Controller and Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function. The perfect candidate will be versatile and hands on, taking on responsibilities such as AP & AR, Bank reconciliations, inbox management and Finance Administration.

There's a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting business and potentially transfer to permanent employment following the interim period.

Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of accounts payable, managing the process from invoice handling, approval and preparing of payment runs.
• Full ownership of accounts receivable, including working closely with the sales team to manage Sales Order Form details, credit control, invoice creation, and issuing credit notes.
• Prepare monthly VAT reports
• Accountable for timely and accurate journal posting to ensure up-to-date financial records, aiding in the preparation of financial statements.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Assist the Financial Controller with various ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Support with a variety of month-end processes.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience working hands on in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Actively pursuing a professional qualification or qualified by experience
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Bonus Experience

• Experience with royalties or publishing business.
• Previous experience using Xero.

Location: Central London

Start Date: ASAP

Day Rate: £150- £175 per day (Inside IR35)

If this is something of interest, please get in touch at or please apply online.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.