Senior Finance Assistant

Rutherford Briant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier accountancy firm in London is seeking a detail-driven Senior Finance Assistant to support management reporting, reconciliations, and financial operations within the internal finance team. Candidates should have a recognised finance qualification and Excel proficiency. The role offers extensive benefits, including personal development and an additional day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Personal development opportunities

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Recognised finance qualification, preferably Level 4 AAT or progress towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience in an internal finance role with exposure to reporting and reconciliations.
• Excellent accuracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close activities and prepare management reports.
• Reconcile daily cash movements and banking activity.
• Provide updates to senior stakeholders through financial reports.

Skills

Finance qualification (Level 4 AAT)

Internal finance experience

Month-end tasks

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Exciting Senior Finance Assistant Opportunity at a Top 50 Firm!

We are delighted to be working with a dynamic and evolving accountancy and advisory firm based in London, who are looking to bring a proactive and detail-driven Senior Finance Assistant into their internal finance team. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive and collaborative environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience across management reporting, reconciliations and financial operations.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will…

• Assist with monthly financial close activities, including preparing journals and supporting the production of management reports.
• Reconcile daily cash movements and banking activity to ensure accurate financial records.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders through tailored financial reports covering performance, debtors, and departmental spend.
• Review staff expenses and credit card activity, ensuring compliance with internal policies before processing.
• Manage supplier invoices and payments, resolving any discrepancies quickly to maintain smooth supplier relations.
• Support the payroll billing cycle and contribute to accurate processing of staff-related financial matters.
• Act as a key point of contact within the finance team, providing cover and ad-hoc support when required.
• Play an active role in identifying opportunities to refine and improve internal finance processes.

Requirements

As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will need…

• A recognised finance qualification (preferably Level 4 AAT) or progress towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience working in an internal finance role with exposure to reporting and reconciliations.
• Competence in handling month-end tasks and preparing supporting financial information.
• Excellent accuracy and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use functions for analysis and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues across departments.

Benefits

As As Senior Finance Assistant, you will get…

• A comprehensive benefits package that covers lifestyle, wellbeing, financial support, and development.
• Personal development opportunities through mentoring, training, and support from experienced professionals.
• An additional day off for your birthday, alongside access to wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please get in touch with Dawid Lukasiak on 01371 832922.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.