Finance Assistant

GMT Recruitment Ltd; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure group is seeking a Finance Assistant for their South West London office. This role offers a chance to advance your career while supporting various financial tasks. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a finance degree. Excellent career progression and individual development support are provided.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant finance experience.
• Interest in studying ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sales and purchase ledger.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle VAT returns.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Finance or Accounting Degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

Employer

GMT Recruitment Ltd

Location

Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)

Salary

£27,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits and bonus

Closing date

2 May 2025

Position Details

Based: Richmond, Surrey (office based 4 days per week)
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits

We are a successful and rapidly growing leisure group seeking a Finance Assistant to join our finance team at our South West London office on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career!

Working closely within a small team and reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant will support various reporting, controlling, and accounting tasks, along with ad hoc responsibilities. The role offers scope for increased responsibilities as you progress. Key responsibilities include:

1. Maintain sales and purchase ledger
2. Perform balance sheet reconciliations
3. Process payments
4. Handle VAT returns
5. Review payroll journals
6. Process expenses
7. Assist with the administration of Xero
8. Help prepare budgets
9. Perform general financial admin tasks as required

Candidate Requirements

• 1-4 years of relevant finance experience
• Graduate with a finance or accounting degree preferred
• Experience with reconciliations essential
• Interest in studying ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualification
• Excellent Excel skills; knowledge of Xero highly advantageous
• Ability to start quickly and adapt
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Organized with ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Versatile, flexible, with attention to detail

Applicants should have 1-4 years of experience in a similar role. Our company offers excellent career progression opportunities and supports individual development.