Finance Administrator FTC 5 months

Gen 2 Careers; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Finance-focused company in Southampton is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 5-month contract. This role involves supporting monthly closing adjustments, managing supplier payments, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should have recognized accountancy qualifications, 2-3 years of experience, and fluency in English, with French considered an asset. The position offers an opportunity for hybrid working and some travel to Luxembourg during month-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP; IFRS and USGAAP are assets.
• Ability to work independently and interest in learning.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing adjustments under Senior Finance Manager.
• Manage supplier payments and assist in production of invoices.
• Coordinate with tax advisors for tax returns submissions.
• Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial Services

GAAP

Accounting

IFRS

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Report Interpretation

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

Recognized Accountancy Qualification / Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

What's the role

Within this 5 month contract role you will be supporting the Finance team responsible for AP processes recording invoices and processing payments and bank statements as well as assisting with month end closing process bookings.

What you'll be doing

Support Senior Finance Manager with monthly closing adjustments including but not limited to capturing the following:

• Revenue and Expense accruals
• Provisions
• Prepayments
• Deferred income
• Depreciation and amortization
• Bank reconciliations
• Maintain the supplier management system
• Capturing of daily banking and supplier invoice journals
• Management of supplier payments corporate cards and cash flow processes
• Assisting in the production of company invoices and billing processes
• Coordination with tax advisor to prepare and submit periodic direct and indirect tax returns
• Support Senior Finance Manager with preparation and submission of periodic CSSF reports
• Support Senior Finance Manager with the Companys annual internal and external audits
• Any other ad‑hoc task that may arise to assist Finance Team to reach their goals and deadlines
• Management of the Companys Luxtrust cards (for all employees)

The ideal background for this role

• Working towards a recognized Accountancy Qualification / Bookkeeping qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• Fluency in English is mandatory. French would be considered an asset
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP. IFRS and USGAAP would be considered an asset
• Competencies in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook is necessary
• Ability to work independently and interest in learning and continuous improvement

Role Location / Hybrid Schedule

The role is located in Southampton and also supports our Luxembourg office. Therefore we would expect a small amount of travel between the locations at month‑end.

Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individuals preferences and circumstances.

Required Experience:

Contract

Key Skills

Forecasting, Financial Services, GAAP, Accounting, IFRS, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Report Interpretation, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1