Finance Officer - 3 month FTC

Ashdown Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Group in London is seeking an experienced Finance Officer for a 3-month FTC, office-based in South Kensington.

You will handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general ledger activities across UK and Europe, oversee bank payments, supplier records, and month-end tasks. The role requires ACCA or similar qualification as an advantage, with strong communication and a proactive, analytical approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable finance role.
• ACCA or similar qualification advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Analytical and proactive finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier reconciliation and purchase invoices; follow up on disputes.
• Oversee bank payments ensuring proper authorization and reconciliation.
• Update supplier database and profiles.
• Monthly accounting of revenue, cost of sales and income.
• Generate aged debtor reports for credit control.
• Review bank reconciliations, accrual journals and fixed asset register.
• Support month and year end closing processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Education

ACCA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A highly successful, global brand is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the team on a 3-month FTC. This is an office-based role so you will be expected to be on-site 5 days per week in South Kensington.

Working within a dynamic team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledge. This is an international brand, and your remit will cover both UK and Europe. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier reconciliation and purchase invoices; following up on any disputes and ensuring these are reflected accurately
• Overseeing bank payments – ensuring they are appropriate authorised and reconciled in cash management
• Updating the supplier database and creating new supplier profiles
• Monthly accounting of revenue, cost of sales and income into the accounting system
• Generating aged debtor reports for credit control
• Review bank reconciliations, accrual journals and fixed asset register
• Supporting across month and year end closing processes

In order to be suitable for this position you will have prior experience in a comparable role, and it would be advantageous to hold a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or similar. Holding an excellent communication style is prerequisite for this position as well as being a diligent finance professional with the ability to be both analytical and proactive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a household name on a short-term assignment.