Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Rapali S.A. - Mosablock; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is looking for a Temporary Senior Finance Assistant in London for a 6-month assignment with strong potential for extension. The successful candidate will handle financial records, manage transactions, and support overall financial functions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance or Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience with high volume transactions and multiple revenue streams.
• Actively pursuing an accounting qualification or holds relevant credentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across entities in Xero.
• Oversee accounts receivable and follow-up on overdue payments.
• Manage accounts payable and ensure timely supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

High volume transaction management

Multi-currency experience

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or QBE

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Job Title: Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Industry: Media

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

Location: London

Salary Guide: £35,000 - £40,000

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.
  
  

Apply

To apply for the Temporary Senior Finance Assistant role, please use the apply button below.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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