Finance Assistant (UK)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative brand publishing agency is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values kindness and respect while working with a diverse portfolio of clients. With a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the finance sector. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days of holidays + bank holidays

Monthly entertainment subscription

Private pension and healthcare insurance

Free VDU Eye Tests

Wellness initiatives

Referral Bonus Scheme

Social Events

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

WFA policy for work from abroad

Yearly Calm subscription

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Graduate of a business degree with finance aspect or studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
• Daily bank reconciliations and cash flow management.
• Prepare VAT submissions and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Business Degree with Finance Aspect

AAT / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Paprika Software

Job description

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Hybrid - London, UK (2 days from office, 3 WFH)

ABOUT GREENPARK

Greenpark is a global, multi-award-winning, performance-driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our purpose is to create meaningful connections that impact people’s lives through performance-driven content for search and social. Our unique expertise in Insights & SEO, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house model.

Our teams work on an impressive portfolio of clients including Unilever, Clarins, AIA, Straumann, Unilever Food Solutions, Sanofi, Campari Group, Nestle, Knorr, Lipton, PepsiCo, Ricola, Perfect Day, Globe Telecom and Reckitt.

As a culture, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve, we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ are the values that guide us.

This role description covers the main aspects of the Finance Assistant role. However, a job description is not a box that you are put in. It is a definition of your core responsibilities. In a company like ours, you are encouraged and expected to contribute to many wider issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts payable: -
• Process all supplier invoices and staff expense claims. Credit cards – scanning all receipts and matching to monthly statements. Charge Card reconciliations on Spendesk/Soldo. Preparing payment runs and uploading them to the bank for approval.Dealing with supplier queries.
• Accounts receivable: -
• Process all sales invoices to align with billing schedules, client PO’s and project schedules. Uploading and monitoring invoices on client portals. Updating relevant reports , sales daybooks, cashflow. Credit control – ensuring client invoice payment dates are confirmed in advance of due dates.
• Cash flow and Bank reconciliations – daily bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are matched and recorded in Paprika and reconciled to statements on monthly basis.
• Fixed asset management and reconciliation.
• Improving and updating processes on regular basis and regular housekeeping of online filing systems.
• Assist operations director with timesheet chasing.
• Prepare VAT submissions and reconciliations.
• Helping ensure financial procedures are followed.
• Ad hoc related tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with Accounts Payable.
• Paprika software experience is desirable.
• Graduate of a business degree with a finance aspect, or studying AAT / ACCA / CIMA etc.
• Highly organised and able to manage your time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with a polite telephone manner.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Hard-working and diligent personality, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Acts in good faith and professionally for the Company and its Shareholders.
• Maintains loyalty and respect for fellow Partners.
• Sets and maintains high standards and leads by example.
• Inspires, motivates and communicates effectively across the business.
• Pro-activeness of support for teammates and other departments.
• Demonstrates the core values of Greenpark.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days of holidays + UK bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Christmas Closure - (extra days on top of your holiday allowance)
• A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company ( Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, etc)
• Private pension and private healthcare insurance.
• Access to Free VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Participate in wellness and peer recognition initiatives ( On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards).
• Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Social Events– Join us for our major annual social events: Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus many other ad-hoc events.
• Enhanced maternity/paternityleave allowances.
• WFA policy – work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Yearly Calm subscription

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your Cover Letter and CV today!