Junior Finance Assistant

Market-Securities; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in London is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support the management accounts process. Responsibilities include calculating prepayments, assisting with accounts receivable, and conducting various reconciliations. The successful candidate will ideally be part-qualified AAT and fluent in French or Spanish, with strong Excel skills. This role offers an opportunity for growth and requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for French or Spanish speaking candidates.
• Proficient with Excel and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate prepayments and accruals for multiple entities.
• Assist with accounts receivable and raise invoices.
• Handle end-to-end AP invoicing processes and monthly reconciliations.

Skills

French speaking

Spanish speaking

Ability to work to deadlines

Proficiency in Excel

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Part-qualified AAT

Job description

Key Tasks & Areas of Responsibility (including, but not limited to)

• Calculate prepayments and accruals for multiple entities in support of the management accounts process.
• Assist Account Receivable, raise invoices and support with reconciliation of monthly statement with customers.
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  Post monthly fixed asset journal and reconciliation of the fixed asset account.
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  Post monthly payroll and intercompany journals.
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  Various balance sheet reconciliations.
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  Handle end-to-end AP invoicing processes, daily transactions and expenses efficiently set up new suppliers, and external consultants in internal systems.
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  Assisting with the partners credit cards reconciliation, Liaise with the Partners/Office Manager to ensure that we have back up receipts for all expenses and accrued on a monthly basis if required.
• Assist with the monthly bank and clearer reconciliations for different entities within the group (different accounts, different currencies).
• Assisting with the annual audits.
• Dealing with client, customer and broker queries.
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  Raise any concerns, including unresolved issues to the Management Accountants and Financial Controller.
• Assisting the team with ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Skills and Resources

• Strong preference for French or Spanish speaking Fluent.
• Part-qualified AAT advantageous.
• Ability to work to and within tight deadlines.
• Proactive person who is confident to work independently.
• Proficient with excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A team player with the ability to work on their own initiative, self-manage, and follow up on tasks.
• Enthusiasm to learn and to grow, with a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic.