Finance Assistant

THE CROWD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end interior design studio in West London is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support financial operations. You will maintain records, manage billing cycles, and assist with forecasting. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of finance experience, strong numerical ability, and excellent organisational skills. The studio offers hybrid working and private healthcare as part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a finance support role within a creative environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, staff expenses, and credit card statements.
• Prepare and execute regular payment runs.
• Maintain organised financial records.
• Assist with overhead and revenue forecasting.
• Manage credit control processes.
• Monitor cash flow and track financial performance.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Collaboration

Education

Ongoing finance qualifications

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About The Role:

A desirable and sought after small to mid-sized, high-end interior design studio is currently seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their friendly and social West London studio. Renowned for their dedication to blending functionality with luxury aesthetics, they consistently deliver spaces that are both innovative and inspiring.

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the studio’s financial operations. Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with the wider team, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support forecasting processes, manage billing cycles, and ensure timely payment and collection activities. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years’ experience in a finance or accounting support role, with strong numerical confidence, attention to detail, and a proactive, highly organised approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive, sociable studio environment, that offers hybrid working, private healthcare and more as part of their benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, staff expenses, and credit card statements accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and execute regular payment runs in line with company policies
• Maintain organised financial records and support month-end and year-end processes
• Assist with overhead and revenue forecasting
• Manage credit control processes, maintaining regular contact with clients to secure timely payments
• Monitor cash flow, track financial performance metrics, and highlight any emerging risks
• Oversee the billing cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing in line with project progress
• Assist with insurance renewals and provide ad-hoc financial and administrative support as required

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a finance support role within a creative environment
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, time‑management, and communication skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and confident working within a small creative team
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero) and Excel/Google Sheets
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
• Credit control experience and ongoing finance qualifications advantageous

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