Finance Assistant

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Canary Wharf is seeking a Finance Assistant to maintain financial records, manage invoices, and assist with payroll. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in finance, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, an annual bonus, and private health insurance. Enjoy hybrid working with 1–2 days in a modern office, contributing to an innovative company that embraces creativity and improvement.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Private health insurance

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar, all-rounded finance role.
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements and payroll computations.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process invoices, receipts and payments.
• Prepare VAT returns and reconcile bank statements.
• Support payroll, expenses and financial admin.
• Produce monthly financial statements (cash flow, P&L, balance sheets).
• Assist with annual accounts and help improve financial processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Salary : £35,000 - £40,000

Location : London

Contract Type : Permanent

A tech based, and innovative finance team are looking for an energetic finance assistant to join the function.

Finance Assistant

Canary Wharf, London – Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office)

£30,000–£40,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An innovative, fast-paced organisation in the heart of Canary Wharf is looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join their Finance team with this newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that thrives on technology, creativity and continuous improvement, where new ideas are welcomed, and “anything is possible” truly means something.

What’s involved :

• Maintain accurate financial records and process invoices, receipts and payments
• Prepare VAT returns and reconcile bank statements
• Support payroll, expenses and financial admin
• Produce monthly financial statements (cash flow, P&L, balance sheets)
• Assist with annual accounts and help improve financial processes

What you can bring :

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar, all-rounded finance role
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements and payroll computations
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What’s in It for You :

• £30,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Private health insurance (self + dependants, medical history disregarded)
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working – 1-2 days a week in a modern Canary Wharf office