Finance Assistant

ORKA FINANCIAL; City Of London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in London is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day Finance operations. This fully remote role requires AAT Level 2 qualification and involves tasks such as bank reconciliations, expense claims processing, and supporting HR functions. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent (QBE).
• Familiarity with Xero accounting software preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Reconcile company card transactions.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Manage accounts payable invoices, including obtaining approvals, coding, and uploading to Xero.
• Prepare payment schedules for timely disbursements.
• Support finance administration by ensuring all documents are correctly signed and securely stored.
• Assist with HR processes, such as maintaining updated records and onboarding new employees.
• Carry out ad-hoc finance administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments

Experience with Xero accounting software

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum, fully remote & flexible working

Orka Financial is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their clients growing team. In this newly created role, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Finance function and report directly to the Financial Controller.

This position has been established as part of our company’s expansion and will play a key role in assisting with financial and administrative tasks to help drive efficiency and accuracy across the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Reconcile company card transactions.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Manage accounts payable invoices, including obtaining approvals, coding, and uploading to Xero.
• Prepare payment schedules for timely disbursements.
• Support finance administration by ensuring all documents are correctly signed and securely stored.
• Assist with HR processes, such as maintaining updated records and onboarding new employees.
• Carry out ad-hoc finance administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent (QBE).
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments
• Experience with Xero accounting software is preferred but not essential.