Finance Assistant – Hybrid (6-Month) Project Accounting

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

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.