Senior Finance Assistant (12m FTC) — Flexible Hours

Impact on Urban Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Greater London is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include leading payment runs, managing reconciliations, and supporting month-end closes. The ideal candidate has experience with finance systems, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role offers benefits like generous annual leave, pension contributions, and a health and wellbeing allowance. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in society.

Benefits

Up to 12% employer pension contributions

Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay

Health and wellbeing programme

Agile working and flexible hours

Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with finance systems (e.g., Access Financials).
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and month-end accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly payment runs and process transactions.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations.
• Manage balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Oversee compliance with VAT and internal controls.
• Provide structured onboarding and training to new finance team members.

Skills

Experience with finance systems

Intermediate Excel

Strong understanding of transaction processing

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and organised

Experience with Partial VAT

Job description

A community-focused charity in Greater London is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include leading payment runs, managing reconciliations, and supporting month-end closes. The ideal candidate has experience with finance systems, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role offers benefits like generous annual leave, pension contributions, and a health and wellbeing allowance. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in society.