Finance Assistant

Page Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports governing body in Southwest London is seeking a Finance Assistant for their finance team. The role includes expense management, bank reconciliations, and support for accounts payable tasks, within a collaborative hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Great Plains, who thrive in fast-paced, team-centric settings.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Free lunch in the office

Complimentary snacks and fresh fruit

Qualifications

• Strong experience in processing high volumes of transactions.
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process staff expenses, verify approvals, maintain records.
• Daily bank transaction processing and reconciliation.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Great Plains

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About Our Client

A global sports governing body based in Southwest London is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its finance team. The organisation oversees international competitions and development programmes, and operates in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Job Description

• Expense Management: Process staff expenses, credit card statements, and cash advances; verify approvals and maintain receipt records.
• Bank Reconciliations: Daily processing and reconciliation of bank transactions, ensuring accurate posting to the general ledger and resolving any discrepancies.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform month-end reconciliations with supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Invoice Review & Posting: Review and post travel-related invoices in line with month-end deadlines.
• Accounts Payable Support: Assist with invoice entry and payment batches during busy periods.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Support audits, budgeting, and other finance team activities during peak times or as needed.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, with strong experience in processing high volumes of transactions and performing accurate bank and credit card reconciliations. They should have excellent communication skills, good time management, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and prior experience using Microsoft Great Plains are essential.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days in-office, with Mondays and Tuesdays as anchor days)
• Group personal pension scheme and life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Free lunch in the office (up to £9/day)
• Complimentary snacks and fresh fruit in the office