Finance Assistant - Davies Consulting

Davies Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its dynamic team. This full-time position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid options. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience and strong organizational skills, contributing to high-quality service for clients and partners. The role involves various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and effective communication with stakeholders. Join a diverse and inclusive environment with numerous benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts at over 800 retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Well-being centre

Recognition programme

Paid fertility appointments

Pension with 5% matched contributions

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

Development, training, and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping using in-house accounting software.
• Support month-end processing and credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with monthly reporting and inter-company billing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bookkeeping or Finance Administrative Experience

Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles

Tools

MS Office

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Description

Finance Assistant

Application Deadline: 21 May 2025

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Regional Financial Controller - Europe

Description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join MDD UK who will be an integral part of the Finance team. You will be a critical thinker with prior business or bookkeeping experience. You will join support staff focused on providing high-quality service to our firm's employees, Partners, and clients worldwide. As part of a small, evolving team, flexibility, willingness to learn, and collaboration are key. You must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and in a team.

This is a full-time role that can be remote or hybrid from the London office.

Your New Role

• Bookkeeping using in-house accounting software
• Accounts Payable Entries
• Month-end processing support
• Credit card reconciliation
• Staff Expenses Processing
• Inter-Company Billing
• Finance Team Backup
• Fee Fund Administrative Support
• Assist with monthly reporting
• Establish effective communication, cooperation, and goodwill with stakeholders, responding to queries promptly
• Carry out additional tasks as instructed by the Regional Financial Controller, Europe, and the global team

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bookkeeping or finance administrative experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial acumen
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A desire to learn
• Ability to work under pressure or tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong critical thinking
• Aptitude for numbers

Not sure you meet all qualifications? We encourage you to apply! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming candidates of all genders, identities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, disabilities, physical appearances, race, age, nationality, and beliefs.

Benefits

Davies values diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include:

• Reward platform with discounts at over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Well-being centre
• Recognition programme
• Paid fertility appointments
• Fostering a friendly employer environment
• Pension with 5% matched contributions
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Development, training, and professional qualifications