Finance Assistant

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing £8m turnover business is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join their team in East London. This hybrid role offers the chance to take on responsibilities in multi-currency supplier invoicing, payment management, and month-end processes, perfect for candidates looking to advance their finance careers. Benefits include 25 days holiday, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training, development & progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Confident with systems like Xero, Sage, or similar.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Process multi-entity, multi-currency supplier invoices.
• Prepare and manage payment runs, maintain accurate ledgers.
• Support with month-end tasks like accruals and reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Excel skills

Google Sheets skills

Education

Studying or interested in AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Finance Assistant Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Location: East London
Salary: Competitive + benefits

An exciting opportunity for a proactive Finance Assistant to join a growing £8m turnover business in a hands-on, development-focused role. Perfect for someone looking to build on their transactional finance experience and take on more ownership in month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process multi-entity, multi-currency supplier invoices with 3-way PO matching
• Prepare and manage payment runs, maintain accurate ledgers
• Daily bank postings and weekly reconciliations
• Manage debit/credit card and expense transactions, ensure VAT compliance
• Support with month-end tasks (accruals, journals, reconciliations)
• Maintain digital records and assist with audit prep

About You:

• 2+ years' experience in a similar finance role
• Confident with systems like Xero, Sage, or similar
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive communicator
• Ideally studying or interested in AAT/ACCA/CIMA

What s On Offer:

• Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training, development & progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now!

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