Finance Assistant (FTC)

HFG Insurance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their professional team on a fixed term contract. You will focus on accounts payable, manage expense processes, and ensure month-end accuracy. Key responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, overseeing payment runs, and conducting reconciliations. The ideal candidate has prior finance experience, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and is immediately available or on short notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dedicated finance or accounting support function.
• Strong experience within accounts payable.
• Familiarity with standard accounting principles in a regulated financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and authorization.
• Oversee payment runs and manage corporate expenses.
• Assist with bank and trade creditor reconciliations.
• Handle petty cash and resolve financial queries.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Statement reconciliation

Digital expense management tools

Job description

Finance Assistant to join a professional team on a fixed term contract to focus on accounts payable, expense management, and month-end accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently process supplier invoices, ensure accurate coding and authorization, and perform regular statement reconciliations.
• Oversee payment runs, monitor upcoming due dates, and manage corporate expenses and credit card facilities using digital expense management tools.
• Assist with bank and trade creditor reconciliations, as well as the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Handle petty cash, post journals, and resolve financial queries with a professional and helpful approach.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure all processes strictly follow internal controls and regulatory policies.

Your Profile

• Experience: Previous experience in a dedicated finance or accounting support function and strong experience within accounts payable
• Immediately available or on a short notice period
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with standard accounting principles and experience working within a regulated financial environment.