Transactional Finance Assistant

Go Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public transport company in Greater London is hiring a Transactional Finance Assistant to support financial operations. The role focuses on processing transactions, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with financial practices. Candidates should have experience in finance and possess strong attention to detail, alongside proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to a stable finance team and engage with various transactional finance activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or a numeracy-focused administrative role.
• Confidence using Excel and financial systems.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with Excel

Job description

Who are we

Transactional Finance Assistant

Location:18 Merton High StreetContract:Full-time, PermanentDepartment:Finance

The Role

This is a hands-on transactional finance role, ideal for someone who isreliable,organisedand confident working with numbers. You will support the day-to-day processing of financial transactions across Accounts Payable, banking,reconciliationsand expenses, helping to ensureaccuracy,controlandtimelydelivery.

You’llwork closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, taking ownership of tasks from start to finish and contributing to a well-established team that values consistency,teamworkand attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Processing supplier invoices, creditnotesand employee expense claims in line with company policies

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries or discrepancies

• Supporting payment runsin accordance withagreed terms and approval processes

Banking & Reconciliations

• Completing daily bank reconciliations

• Accurately recording receipts,paymentsand internal transfers

• Supporting cash-related activities, including VAT processes and cash forecasting

Month-End & Controls

• Assistingwith month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintainingaccuraterecords for key accounts such as creditors and cash

• Providing transactional data to support reporting,auditsand reviews

Operational Support

• Liaising with operational, engineering and procurement teams tovalidateinvoices

• Supporting internal and external audit requests

• Identifyingopportunities to improve transactional processes

• Providing cover and support to colleagues whenrequired

About You

We’relooking for someone who is dependable, detail-focusedand comfortable working with numbers in an administrative or finance environment.

You will bring:

• Previousexperience in afinance,accountsor numeracy-focused administrative role

• Confidence usingExceland financial systems

• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations

• High attention to detail and pride in producingaccuratework

• A positive, team-focused approach withstrong communicationskills

• The ability to manage routine tasks reliably while handling queries professionally

Experience in transport,logisticsor a similar operational environment is helpful, butnot essential.

Why Join Go-Ahead London?

• Join astable, long-established Finance teamwith strong working relationships

• Gain exposure to a wide range of transactional finance activities

• Work within a business that plays a vital role in London’s transport network

• Opportunities to build a longer-term career within a structured corporate environment

Salary: £30k