Finance Assistant

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit institution in West London is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month temporary contract. The successful candidate will process financial transactions, maintain financial controls, and support reporting. Candidates require a minimum of 2 years in financial processing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle competing deadlines. This role involves 2 days per week on-site work with a pay rate of £18 per hour. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial transaction processing, covering accounts payable or receivable.
• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and bookkeeping.
• Experience with Excel and financial reporting systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Process various financial transactions and ensure accuracy.
• Manage data accuracy between finance and business systems.
• Oversee sales invoicing, credit control, and cash handling.
• Support month-end/year-end financial processes and reporting.
• Guide business users on financial policies and systems.

Skills

Financial transaction processing

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Financial reporting systems (ERP)

Job description

Venn Group is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a leading not-for-profit organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected institution and provide vital support by ensuring accurate and timely financial transaction processing. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the wider business with efficient and compliant processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process financial transactions including supplier setup, purchase invoices, payments, reconciliations, and income management.
• Manage interfaces between finance systems and other business systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Handle sales invoicing, credit control, cash counting, and expense claims.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and to business users on financial policies and systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency within the finance function.

Ideal candidate profile

• 2 years’ experience in financial transaction processing (accounts payable or receivable)
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT compliance
• Proficient in Excel and experienced in financial reporting systems (ERP experience desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment

Agency reference number: J92659

Location:West London

Duration: 6 month temporary contract, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £18 per hour

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: 2 days per week on-site

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.