Financial Assistant

Finance Assistant | Liverpool Street We are currently working with a specialist, international consultancy based in Central London that is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join its growing Finance team. The business operates within a highly technical and niche sector and offers a professional but personable working environment, with the opportunity to gain broad exposure across the Finance function. This role would suit someone with 1–3 years' finance experience who is looking to develop their accounting knowledge and gain greater exposure to management accounting within a smaller, fast-paced business. You'll work closely with senior members of the Finance team across invoicing, credit control, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax and wider finance processes, with plenty of scope to take ownership and develop over time. Key areas of responsibility include:

• High-volume sales invoicing
• Credit control and debtor analysis
• Client and contractor payment queries
• Bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Financial reporting, GP and KPI analysis
• VAT and other quarterly submissions
• Tax calculations and queries
• Client/contractor timesheet and PO processes
• Supporting wider Finance projects and process improvements The ideal candidate will have:
• 1–3 years' experience in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator or similar role
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software; Xero would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• An interest in progressing within Finance/accounting