Finance Assistant - London

The Roof Gardens; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

20 days holiday

50% discount in restaurants

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1,000

Company pension

Well-being support

Job summary

The Roof Gardens, a London-based social club in Kensington, is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate records, timely processing, and high-quality reporting.

You will handle accounts payable, VAT preparation, reconciliations and month-end tasks, work with the broader Finance team, and contribute to efficient processes and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• Understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations and basic accounting principles.
• Strong numeracy with Excel and financial systems; ability to work with financial data.
• Attention to detail, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processes, including supplier invoice processing and payments.
• Assist VAT return preparation with supporting analysis and reconciliations.
• Support routine daily, weekly and monthly finance processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide general finance administration and financial analysis as required.
• Collaborate with Finance and operations teams to maintain efficient processes.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Excel

Financial systems

Financial data

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team. Working closely with the wider Finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day finance operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, processes are completed efficiently and reporting is delivered to a high standard. You will support a range of transactional finance activities, including accounts payable, VAT preparation, reconciliations and month-end processes. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong eye for detail and is comfortable working in a hands-on environment where teamwork, organisation and a proactive approach are essential.,

• Support accounts payable processes, including supplier invoice processing, payment preparation and supplier account administration.
• Assist with VAT return preparation, supporting analysis and reconciliations.
• Support routine daily, weekly and monthly finance processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and complete balance sheet and other account reconciliations as required.
• Support month-end processes, ensuring financial information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Provide general finance administration and financial analysis as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and operational teams to maintain efficient processes and support the wider business.
• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• A good understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations and basic accounting principles.
• Strong numeracy skills, with confidence using Excel, financial systems and working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and accurate approach to maintaining financial records.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively and builds positive working relationships across Finance and operational teams.
• Experience supporting month-end processes and VAT preparation would be beneficial.
• An AAT qualification, or studying towards AAT or an equivalent accounting qualification, would be advantageous but is not essential.
• The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.
• Competitive salary above market rate - We are proud to be a London Living Wage Employer
• Meals on duty
• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), plus an extra 'celebrate you day' & a paid voluteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants
• Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme up to £1,000
• Team socials to celebrate our successes
• Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support
• 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
• Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Hospitlaity Action benefits hub for discounts plus eye Test vouchers
• We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.