Finance Assistant (Part Time)

Box Inc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to manage day-to-day operations such as accounts payable and payroll processes. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in finance, be detail-oriented and confident in using accounting software. Join us to ensure smooth financial operations and support business insights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a small accounts team.
• Knowledge of reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and VAT.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices, maintain customer records, and reconcile reports.
• Monitor outstanding debts and highlight potential risks.
• Process, code, and pay invoices while managing vendor setup.
• Liaise with payroll bureau and check accuracy.
• Process receipts/payments and update daily cashflow.

Skills

Managed tasks independently

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of accruals

Confident with accounting software

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and ensure smooth-running processes across accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable - raise invoices, maintain customer records, reconcile reports, and check contract accuracy.
• Credit control - monitor outstanding debts and highlight potential risks.
• Accounts payable - process, code, and pay invoices, and manage vendor setup.
• Expenses & credit cards - code, reconcile, ensure VAT accuracy, and follow approval processes.
• Payroll - liaise with payroll bureau, check accuracy, manage HMRC payments, and support employees with queries.
• Cash management - process receipts/payments, update daily cashflow, and reconcile.
• Month-end - journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Reporting & analysis - support monthly accounts and ad hoc reporting.
• Compliance - ensure financial processes meet relevant policies and regulations.
• Additional support - occasional cover for international accounts and light support for office management (utilities, contractors, fire safety).
• Events - optional support at events to gain wider business insight.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a small accounts team.
• Knowledge of reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and VAT.
• Confident with accounting software and Excel.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently.
• Detail-oriented, numerate, and confident in questioning processes when needed.