Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Walker Hamill; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking a Temporary Senior Finance Assistant for a 6-month assignment, with potential for extension. This role involves managing financial records, accounts receivable, and operational support in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have solid finance experience, particularly in high volume settings, and knowledge of multi-currency transactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or accounts assistant role within media industry.
• Experience handling a high volume of transactions with multiple revenue streams.
• Studying or qualified (ACCA, CIMA) and knowledge of Xero.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in Xero and produce financial reports.
• Oversee accounts receivable and manage overdue payments.
• Support financial process improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Finance or Accounts Assistant experience

High volume transactions management

Multi-currency handling

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or AAT/QBE

Tools

Xero

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Job Title: Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary - 6 Months - Strong Potential to Extend - Immediate Start

Location: London

Our client, a well known media group, is seeking a Temporary Senior Finance Assistant to join their team for an initial 6 month assignment with the strong potential to extend. The successful candidate will have strong experience with high volume transactions, multiple revenue streams, and be competent in supporting the wider finance function. The role is to start immediately.

Description

The responsibilities of the Temporary Senior Finance Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate financial records across entities in Xero and produce regular financial reports.
• Oversee accounts receivable, invoicing, client statements, and follow-ups on overdue payments.
• Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes and support operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and returns for all stakeholders.
• Manage accounts payable, including supplier reconciliation and on-time payments.

Skills

The skills of the Temporary Senior Finance Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Proven experience in a Finance or Accounts Assistant role, within a similar Media industry.
• Past experience dealing with a high volume of transactions and multiple revenue streams.
• Experience dealing with multi-currency.
• Actively studying or pursuing an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or holds AAT/QBE.
• Knowledge of accounting tools, specifically Xero.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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