Finance Assistant

PROSPECTUS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An international university in London is looking for a temporary Finance Assistant to handle financial data entry, bookkeeping, and invoice processing. Candidates should have experience in finance and be proficient in Xero, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position offers a full-time contract at £18 per hour, equating to £32,760 annually.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a relevant role, ideally within the higher education sector.
• High level of competence using Xero.
• Great organization, strong attention to detail, and excellent accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Financial data entry and general bookkeeping.
• Timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Finance system use and maintenance (Xero).
• Supporting the wider finance team.

Skills

Xero proficiency

Attention to detail

Financial processes understanding

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Location: Bloomsbury Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months) Pay: £18 per hour (+ holiday) (equivalent to £32,760 p/a) Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be assisting our client, an international university with a new London location, in their search for a temporary Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Financial data entry and general bookkeeping.
• Timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Finance system use and maintenance (Xero).
• Supporting the wider finance team and liaising with other departments as required.

What We're Looking For

• Recent experience in a relevant role, ideally within the higher education sector.
• High level of competence using Xero.
• Great organisation, strong attention to detail, and excellent accuracy.
• Confident understanding of finance processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.