Finance Assistant

Fusion Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£45k

20 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Training and development

Team events

Collaborative environment

Career development prospects

Job summary

Fusion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant for a property finance lender based in Finchley. The role is office-based, full-time, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience. You will support underwriting, sales and operations, handling reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day bookkeeping.

Key tasks include bank reconciliations, journals, payments, receivables, and portfolio statements for funders. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounts or finance position.
• Experience within property finance, bridging finance, buy-to-let, residential, or commercial lending is highly desirable.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Bookkeeping and journal entries.
• Processing daily payments and payment runs.
• Receivables allocation and monitoring.
• Supporting credit control functions and reporting.
• Preparing portfolio statements for funders.
• Drafting mortgage and repayment statements for borrowers.
• Managing and responding to accounts-related queries.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• General finance and administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Client-focused approach

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Finance Assistant - Property Finance

Location: Finchley, Church End (Office-Based - 5 Days per Week)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Finance Assistant to join a growing specialist property finance lender. The business provides flexible funding solutions across bridging and development finance within the residential and commercial property sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with underwriting, sales, and operations teams, supporting the finance function and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of accounts processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Bookkeeping and journal entries
• Processing daily payments and payment runs
• Receivables allocation and monitoring
• Supporting credit control functions and reporting
• Preparing portfolio statements for funders
• Drafting mortgage and repayment statements for borrowers
• Managing and responding to accounts-related queries
• Assisting with internal and external audits
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• General finance and administrative support

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounts or finance position
• Experience within property finance, bridging finance, buy-to-let, residential, or commercial lending is highly desirable
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Monthly company-funded team events
• Dynamic, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist lender with strong career development prospects