Finance Assistant — Growth, Great Benefits & Team Impact

The Roof Gardens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

20 days holiday + birthday/volunteery

50% restaurant discount

Refer a Friend £1000

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Roof Gardens is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join the team at Kensington. You will work with the Finance team to keep day-to-day financial records accurate and ensure timely reporting.

The role covers accounts payable, VAT preparation, reconciliations, and monthly closing activities, with a focus on detail, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork. You will contribute to orderly financial processes, support management reporting, and help maintain efficient financial systems while

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or accounts payable role.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations and VAT basics.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail with financial data.
• AAT qualification, or studying towards AAT or equivalent, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processes, including supplier invoices and payments.
• Assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations.
• Support routine daily/weekly/monthly finance processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive hands-on

Team player

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

The Roof Gardens is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join the team at Kensington. You will work with the Finance team to keep day-to-day financial records accurate and ensure timely reporting.

The role covers accounts payable, VAT preparation, reconciliations, and monthly closing activities, with a focus on detail, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork. You will contribute to orderly financial processes, support management reporting, and help maintain efficient financial systems while