Senior Finance Assistant

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Central London offices

Competitive pay

Potential extension

Job summary

Page Personnel in London is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team. The role covers AP/AR processing, reconciliations and month-end tasks, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

You will contribute to management information production, help improve processes, and support audits in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance processes.
• Experience supporting month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills, including lookup formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Performing bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end close activities.
• Supporting the production of management information.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Investigating and resolving finance-related queries.
• Supporting cash allocation and credit control activities.
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes.
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Senior Finance Assistant experience

Transactional finance processes

Month-end activities

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Accountancy/finance function

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Join a purpose-led business with a collaborative culture.
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact in a busy finance team.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation focused on delivering educational and personal development content to a global audience. They foster a collaborative, values-driven culture and are committed to making a positive impact through their work.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Senior Finance Assistant role will be:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Performing bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end close activities.
• Supporting the production of management information.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Investigating and resolving finance-related queries.
• Supporting cash allocation and credit control activities.
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes.
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Finance Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in a Senior Finance Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance processes.
• Experience supporting month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills, including lookup formulas and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Experience working within an accountancy or finance function.

What's on Offer

The successful Senior Finance Assistant should receive:

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Offices conveniently located in Central London.
• Competitive day rate or salary.
• Exposure to a purpose-led and collaborative business.
• Supportive finance team and positive working culture.
• Potential for extension depending on business requirements.

Senior Finance Assistant • London, England