Finance Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports governing body based in Southwest London is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their finance team in a hybrid work environment. The role involves managing expenses, bank reconciliations, and providing accounts payable support, ideal for detail-oriented candidates with strong Excel skills. Benefits include private healthcare, pension scheme, and a hybrid working model!

Benefits

Hybrid working model

20 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Private healthcare

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Free lunch in the office

Ride2Work scheme

Complimentary snacks and fresh fruit

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in processing high volumes of transactions.
• Prior experience in bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Process staff expenses and maintain receipt records.
• Perform daily bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with invoice review and payment batches.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Transaction Processing

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Experience with Microsoft Great Plains

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Hybrid working
• Great work culture / Market leading company

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)
• 20 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Group personal pension scheme and life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Free lunch in the office (up to £9/day)
• Ride2Work scheme
• Complimentary snacks and fresh fruit in the office
• Free on-site parking