Finance Assistant

mccglc; Shoreditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast, fruit, snacks

Barista-grade coffee

Company socials

Cycle-to-work

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Apple MacBook and mobile phone

Job summary

mccglc is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our internationally renowned exhibition design agency in Shoreditch, London. You will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and general ledger management, across multiple currencies.

We require a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (AAT advantageous) and UK work rights. The role offers a generous 26 days leave, 7-hour days, hybrid-friendly perks, and access to modern tools and a vibrant creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related discipline is required.
• AAT qualification or equivalent is highly advantageous.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Maintain General Ledger and ensure accurate financial data.
• Lead weekly multi-currency payment runs with attention to detail.
• Assist with cashflow management and forecasting.
• Perform regular reconciliations for projects and expenses.
• Develop and document finance policies; support NDAs and contractor agreements as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Provide frontline operational support to other departments.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cashflow management

Month-end close

General ledger

Multi-currency handling

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Concur

Procim

Syft

GSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re seeking a Finance Assistant to join an internationally renowned exhibition design agency based in Shoreditch, London.

mccglc is one of the most respected agencies in the live event production space. As a creative agency in the exhibition sector, we’re recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, nominated in the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain list for the past two years and featured in the Virgin Fast Track 100.

The agency is an eclectic mix of designers, architects, videographers, digital experts, and project managers taking concepts and ideas and building them into unbeatable brand experiences. Our clients include tech, pharmaceutical, telecoms and cybersecurity companies, and our output is global.

The Finance Assistant role is an essential one within mccglc Ltd. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to challenges, be driven, self-motivated, multi-tasking, personable and have the ability to build strong relationships.

The Role:

The Finance Assistant role is vital to our continued growth. You will be a proactive, self-motivated individual who can navigate challenges with a positive attitude. You’ll be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and possess the interpersonal skills required to build strong, collaborative relationships across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations: Report directly to the Finance Operations Manager, taking ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations. This includes the end-to-end processing of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receiveable, and maintenance of the General Ledger to ensure accurate financial data.
• Payment Management: Lead the efficient execution of weekly payment runs across multiple currencies. You will be responsible for ensuring high attention to detail in payment scheduling, vendor reconciliations and settlement processes, optimizing workflows for maximum efficiency
• Cashflow & Forecasting: Assist the Finance Operations Manager with cashflow management and forecasting
• Reconciliations: Perform regular financial and project-related reconciliations. You will work closely with our Project Management System to ensure project costs, budgets and billings are tracked accurately and transparently
• Compliance & Contracting: Oversee the company expenses system and proactively document financial policies. You will also support the team by drawing up key vendor documentation, including NDAs and Contractor Agreements, to ensure full regulatory and internal compliance
• Process & Policy Control: Documenting business and system processes and finance-related policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Take the lead in documenting business and system processes. You will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening our finance workflows.
• Reporting: Provide hands‑on support for month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met with provision
• Operational Support: Support the wider teams with ad hoc operational duties, ensuring the department remains agile and responsive to business needs.
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience within a Finance/Accounting role
• Accounting Expertise: Experience with general ledger functions and familiarity with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, GSuite, Concur, Procim, Xero, and Syft is advantageous
• Global Awareness: Experience with managing transactions across multiple currencies (including AED, EUR, USD and CHF)
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, with effective stakeholder management skills
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is required. An AAT qualification or equivalent is highly advantageous
• Right to Work: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, and candidates must possess the legal right to work in the UK
• Systems & Administration: Keen system and administration skills
• AI & Innovation: A key interest in AI process implementation
• Competitive Salary: £35k to 40k (depending on experience)
• Work-Life Balance: A generous starting allowance of 26 days of annual leave + bank holidays (accruing 1 additional day each year, up to 30 days)
• Career Potential: This is a full-time position offering exposure to an industry-leading agency.
• Office-based role in our Shoreditch studio — collaborate in person with a passionate creative team
• Flexible 7-hour workdays (core hours 10am–4pm)
• Breakfast, fruit, snacks and barista-grade coffee
• Company socials, time‑off in lieu and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Apple MacBook and mobile phone provided
• Dedicated one-to-one mentoring and coaching to help you achieve your goals

We offer a 6-month probationary period to ensure a strong fit for both parties

Disclaimer: This job advert is indicative of the type of duties you may undertake in performance of this role. It does not provide a conclusive or exhaustive list of duties. If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for an interview.