Finance Assistant

Gsttcharity; London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its Finance team. The role involves maintaining supplier records, processing invoices, and supporting payment runs. Ideal candidates should have basic Excel skills and a good understanding of bookkeeping principles. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 12% employer pension contributions

Annual personal development budget

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Processing invoices and expense claims.
• Supporting weekly payment runs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier records and validate bank details.
• Monitor Finance Department mailbox and respond to queries.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with audit tasks.

Skills

Basic to intermediate Excel skills

Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles

High attention to detail

Strong planning and organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Adaptability and proactiveness

Experience with finance software

Salesforce experience

Tools

Access Financials

Salesforce

Job description

Application Deadline: 7 October 2025

Department: Operations - Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Reporting To: Ana Lourireo

Compensation: £27,100 / year

Description

Overview

We are looking for a permanent Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The team is vital to the Foundation’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark. This role will be primarily responsible for maintaining supplier records, processing invoices and expenses, supporting payment runs, and managing transaction data within the finance system. The role provides critical support to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial processing. Our team is engaging, collaborative, and highly motivated.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier records including validating and updating bank details, contact information, and remittance addresses.
• Monitor the Finance Department mailbox and in-tray, responding and redirecting queries as appropriate.
• Process financial transactions including supplier invoices and staff/credit card expense claims in accordance with agreed processes and deadlines.
• Support preparation and batching of weekly and ad-hoc payment runs, ensuring proper documentation is attached and ready for approval.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist in routine reconciliations of supplier accounts, and other control accounts under the guidance of the Senior Finance Assistant.
• Maintain accurate and organised filing (electronic and paper) for all processed work.
• Assist with audit and reporting tasks by retrieving and preparing documentation as required.
• Provide cover and support across other transactional processes during peak times or absences.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate Excel skills (Essential)
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles (Essential)
• Experience with finance software (Desirable) – ideally Access Financials
• Salesforce experience (Desirable)

Skills and Attributes

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with ability to manage deadlines and multitask
• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, proactive, and a self-starter
• Team player who can support cross-functional collaboration
• Eager to learn and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
• Shower facilities and bike lock area.
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme