Finance Assistant (6-Month Temporary Contract)

Talentedge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Office near Oval Station

Fast-paced finance environment

Project accounting exposure

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Talentedge is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month temporary contract near Oval Station in London. The role supports day-to-day financial operations within a dynamic team and involves high-volume processing, reconciliation, and cost tracking across projects.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in busy finance settings, strong Excel, and an interest in automation. The position offers hybrid working with three days in the office and exposure to project accounting activities.

Qualifications

• Busy, high-volume finance environment experience.
• Experience using accounts payable or spend-management systems.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders and resolving issues proactively.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit card transactions and employee expenses.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Code and categorise transactions using accounts payable systems.
• Raise sales invoices and assist with month-end procedures and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Accounts payable systems

Spend-management systems

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies

Tools

Project accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant (6-Month Temporary Contract)

Near Oval Station, London

Hybrid Working: 3 Days in the Office

6-Month Temporary Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a fast-growing and dynamic business on a 6-month temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing high volumes of transactions, and supporting project-based accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing & Reconciliations

• Process supplier invoices, credit card transactions and employee expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Code and categorise transactions using accounts payable systems.

Stakeholder & Process Support

• Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers and colleagues regarding invoice queries and missing documentation.
• Support finance projects and contribute to process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency.

Project Accounting

• Manage project and departmental cost allocations.
• Work closely with budget holders to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Support project-level financial reporting and analysis.

Invoicing & Reporting

• Raise sales invoices and track payments.
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures and reporting activities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a busy, high-volume finance environment.
• Experience using accounts payable or spend-management systems.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders and resolving issues proactively.
• An interest in process improvement, automation, and technology.

Desirable

• Experience with project or departmental accounting.
• Exposure to project accounting software.
• Experience within media, entertainment, or creative-sector businesses.
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or a similar qualification.

What's on Offer?

• A hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office (5 days during onboarding)
• Offices conveniently located near Oval Station.
• Exposure to a fast-paced and innovative business environment.
• Opportunity to develop project accounting and finance operations experience.
• Collaborative team culture with the chance to make a real impact.