Finance Assistant - Hybrid Working - £35,000pa

Ashdown Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital agency based in Camden, Greater London is looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join their team. Offering hybrid working, this role involves supporting the day-to-day operations in finance, including preparing client invoices, tracking payments, and assisting with bookkeeping queries. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a creative agency, be proficient in Xero, and hold a Bookkeeping or AAT qualification. The salary on offer is up to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a finance role, ideally in a creative agency.
• Experience with Xero accounting software is essential.
• Organized and detail-oriented, enjoys ensuring smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send client invoices in Xero.
• Chase late payments and track incoming payments.
• Support accountants with bookkeeping queries and month-end checks.
• Assist with VAT and payroll administration.
• Prepare weekly payment lists for approval.

Skills

Experience in finance role

Proficiency in Xero accounting software

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeric skills

Education

Bookkeeping or AAT qualification

Job description

A creative, digital agency based in Camden, North London are looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join the team. This role offers hybrid working (3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home).

As the Finance Assistant, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of the business across finance admin and operations. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and external accountants to make sure invoices, payments and reports are accurate and delivered on time.

Your key responsibilities as Finance Assistant will include preparing and sending client invoices in Xero, chasing late payments, tracking incoming payments and updating internal records, weekly payment runs, helping accountants with bookkeeping queries and month-end checks, supporting with VAT and payroll admin, reconciliation and journalling and preparing weekly payment lists for approval.

The ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a creative agency, have experience using Xero accounting software and hold a Bookkeeping or AAT qualification. You will be organised, strong with numbers and spreadsheets and someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly.

The salary on offer is up to £35,000 per annum.