Senior Finance Assistant

Office Angels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their internal finance department in City of London. The role involves preparing monthly journals, conducting daily bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end reporting. Candidates should have a finance-based qualification and advanced Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with flexible hours and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Summer Fridays

Bank Holiday Flexibility

Career Growth

Supportive Environment

Your Voice Matters

Qualifications

• Finance-based qualification (AAT or equivalent) is essential.
• Accountancy or Legal Practice industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in mid-level internal finance roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly journals and assisting with month-end reporting.
• Conducting daily bank reconciliations using Twinfield.
• Managing daily banking duties and maintaining the cashbook.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Proactive approach

Experience in month-end reporting

Education

A finance-based qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Twinfield

CCH

Webexpenses

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Assistant — Permanent, Full Time

£40,000 - £45,000, Hybrid

9:30am - 5:30pm

City of London

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Finance Assistant and become a key player in our internal finance department! If you're passionate about numbers and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

In this pivotal position, you will work closely with the Finance Team Manager and support other finance team members, becoming a key point of contact for internal finance-related queries across our firm. You\'ll be instrumental in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Why work for this company?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home or in the office—whatever suits you best!
• Flexible Working Hours: We understand that life happens; work hours can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
• 25 Days Annual Leave: Plus bank holidays—because you deserve a break!
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with an additional day off!
• Summer Fridays: Enjoy a shorter workday on Fridays during the summer months!
• Bank Holiday Flexibility: Choose how you want to use your bank holidays!
• Career Growth: Enjoy exciting opportunities to elevate your career and reach new heights.
• Supportive Environment: Experience hands-on training and personal development from leading practitioners and experts.
• Your Voice Matters: Be part of a culture where you are challenged, supported, and most importantly, heard.

Duties

• Preparing monthly journals and assisting with the month-end process and reporting to the Operational Management Board.
• Conducting daily bank reconciliations using Twinfield.
• Managing daily banking duties, including posting transactions and maintaining the cashbook.
• Producing and distributing monthly WIP and Aged Debt reports to partners and managers.
• Updating monthly spend reports for departments and internal committees.
• Reconciling the monthly credit card statement and ensuring all receipts are collated.
• Generating and issuing quarterly payroll bills using CCH.
• Reviewing staff expenses with Webexpenses, ensuring compliance with policy.
• Overseeing the purchase ledger function and resolving supplier queries.
• Supporting the client account function with ad-hoc requests.
• Providing cover for team members during busy periods or absences.

Requirements

• A finance-based qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA) - PQ AAT with extensive experience will also be considered.
• WIP experience is advantageous.
• Accountancy or Legal Practice industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in a mid-level internal finance role.
• Proven experience in assisting with the month-end reporting process.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUP and SUMIF formulas.
• A proactive approach and the ability to self-manage your workload.

Apply today and embark on your journey with us!

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