Finance Assistant

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off after one year

Regular socials

Christmas trip abroad

Hybrid working

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a successful business based at Liverpool Street, London. You will support across invoicing, accounts payable, reconciliations and payment processing, working closely with the Finance Manager and Director.

This would suit someone with accounts/finance administration experience who wants exposure to management accounting and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Finance Administrator roles.
• Experience with invoicing and Accounts Payable processes.
• Good reconciliation experience.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise client invoices based on timesheets and chargeable expenses.
• Check invoices against timesheets and expense records for accuracy.
• Process Accounts Payable payments, including timesheets and expenses.
• Check and reconcile financial information through client portals.
• Ensure billing information is accurate ahead of payment runs.
• Verify bank details for new payees before initial payments.
• Maintain and reconfirm existing bank details.
• Complete monthly company credit card and Amex reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the Finance Manager and Director with wider finance activities.
• Work to key finance deadlines and payment run cut-offs.

Skills

Invoicing & AP

Reconciliations

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder comms

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Liverpool Street, London
Working Hours: Full-time Hybrid - 4 days office-based, Monday working from home
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension Personalised benefits package Cycle to work scheme Birthday off after one year Regular socials Christmas trip abroad

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a successful and established business based in Liverpool Street.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Director, you will support across a broad range of finance activities including invoicing, Accounts Payable, reconciliations and payment processing.

This would particularly suit someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is looking for a varied role with the opportunity to gain further management accounting exposure and develop your finance career.

You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where you can take ownership of your work and gain genuine visibility across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise client invoices based on timesheets and chargeable expenses
• Check invoices against timesheets and expense records for accuracy
• Process Accounts Payable payments, including timesheets and associated expenses
• Check and reconcile financial information through client portals
• Ensure billing information is accurate ahead of payment runs
• Verify bank details for new payees before initial payments
• Maintain and periodically reconfirm existing bank details
• Complete monthly company credit card and Amex reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Support the Finance Manager and Director with wider finance activities
• Work to key finance deadlines and payment run cut-offs

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Finance Administrator role
• Experience of invoicing and Accounts Payable processes
• Good reconciliation experience
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with financial data
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Reliable, organised and methodical approach

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, established business where you’ll gain exposure to different areas of finance rather than being restricted to one transactional function.

Alongside a £30,000 salary and the opportunity to develop your management accounting experience, benefits include:

• Hybrid working - Monday from home
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personalised benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday off after one year's service
• Regular social events and activities
• Christmas trip abroad
• Opportunity for increased autonomy and development