Junior Finance Assistant

YouLend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Free Gym in office

Subsidised Lunch

Monthly in office Masseuse

Team and Company Socials

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in London is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant to support finance operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, and a relevant degree. This role offers exposure to various finance processes and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and private medical insurance. Join a winning team in a dynamic growth setting.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate financial data.
• A proactive approach in managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Accounts Payable process.
• Monitor and respond to finance inbox queries.
• Assist with reconciling bank accounts.
• File and process supplier invoices accurately.
• Maintain orderly and compliant financial records.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

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About Us

YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e‑commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding to their merchant base, without capital at risk. We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year‑on‑year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Junior Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team at YouLend. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in developing their finance career within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. The successful candidate will support the day‑to‑day operations of the finance function, assisting with key transactional and reporting processes while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all financial records.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions
• Monitor and respond to incoming queries in the finance inbox promptly and professionally
• Assist with reconciling bank accounts and identifying discrepancies or missing transactions
• File and process supplier invoices accurately into the accounting software, ensuring proper authorisation and coding
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams gaining exposure to different parts of the business
• Maintain orderly and compliant financial records and assist with document filing
• Assist in the year‑end and annual audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team with ad‑hoc projects and tasks.

The ideal candidate will have the following skillset

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse and manipulate financial data effectively
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage internal and external queries effectively
• A relevant degree in a field such as finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline would be advantageous

Salary

up to £35,000.00

Benefits

Why join YouLend

• Award‑Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace
• Award‑Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC

It’s just getting fun

• We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace.
• But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started.

Lots of upsides

• High‑growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).
• Well‑capitalised with supportive private equity backing.
• Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.

Motivating work environment

• A high‑quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.
• Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other's backs.
• Independent work environment where results matter.
• Data‑driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti‑red tape).
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• Stock Options
• Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
• EAP with Health Assured
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
• Free Gym in office building in Holborn
• Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
• Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
• Monthly in office Masseuse
• Team and Company Socials
• Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club

At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.