Finance Assistant (6-Month Temporary Contract)

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office near Oval Station

Exposure to fast-paced environment

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a fast-growing business on a 6-month temporary contract. The role is based in London with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office) at offices near Oval Station, offering exposure to a dynamic finance team and hands-on involvement in day-to-day financial operations.

You will prepare and process supplier invoices, perform bank reconciliations, code transactions, and support project accounting with cost allocations and reporting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage project and departmental cost allocations.
• Work closely with budget holders to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Support project-level financial reporting and analysis.
• Raise sales invoices and track payments.
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures and reporting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement mindset

Strong Excel skills

Education

Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Accounts payable systems

Spend-management systems

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.