Finance Assistant - 6-Month Maternity Cover (Hybrid)

Goodman Masson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is hiring a Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a 6-month maternity cover basis. The role offers exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and month-end activities, working closely with the wider finance team.

Based in Central London, the position requires 1-2 days in the office with some hybrid working. You will support payroll processing, reconciliations and financial reporting while ensuring accurate records and timely delivery of tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role is essential.
• Payroll knowledge and experience is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach and willingness to support across finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance administration and maintain accurate records.
• Support payroll processing and RTI submissions.
• Respond to payroll queries and monitor holiday entitlements.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Raise customer invoices and support credit control.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and process banking transactions.
• Assist with month-end, accruals and prepayments.
• Contribute to management accounts preparation and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Finance administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Job description

Goodman Masson is hiring a Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a 6-month maternity cover basis. The role offers exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and month-end activities, working closely with the wider finance team.

Based in Central London, the position requires 1-2 days in the office with some hybrid working. You will support payroll processing, reconciliations and financial reporting while ensuring accurate records and timely delivery of tasks.