Finance Assistant

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic finance organization in Central London seeks a temporary Finance Assistant. The role includes processing purchase invoices, assisting with sales ledgers, and supporting month-end activities. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a supportive finance team with a competitive hourly rate and excellent transport links. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Experience in a well-established finance team

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting support role is necessary.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines are critical.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and support accounts payable.
• Assist with sales ledger duties, including raising invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure accurate records.
• Support month-end process including accruals and bank reconciliations.
• Respond to finance queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” Maya Angelou.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a dynamic and fast‑paced organisation based in Central London that is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail‑focused individual looking to add value within a busy finance function.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Central London location with excellent transport links.
• The chance to gain experience in a well‑established and supportive finance team.
• Immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:

• Processing purchase invoices and supporting the accounts payable function.
• Assisting with sales ledger duties including raising invoices and allocating payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Supporting month‑end processes, including accruals, journals, and bank reconciliations.
• Responding to internal and external finance queries promptly and professionally.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

The Ideal Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy.
• Confident working with finance systems and Excel.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

If you’re an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a temporary opportunity in Central London, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for more information.

You must be eligible to work in the UK full‑time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.