About this role
Finance Operations Assistant
Location: London Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (3-6 Months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Finance Operations professional to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3-6 months. This role will provide operational finance support across multiple group companies and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of key finance processes.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a broad range of transactional and operational finance activities, helping to consolidate existing responsibilities that are currently shared across several team members.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or Finance Operations professional who enjoys working independently and can quickly integrate into a busy finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Managing purchase ledger activities across multiple operating companiesProcessing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial recordsPosting and reconciling operational bank account transactionsMonitoring and processing employee expensesSupporting month-end activities where requiredMaintaining accurate bookkeeping records using Sage 200Assisting with finance administration and ad hoc finance projectsPerforming account reconciliations and investigating discrepanciesEnsuring financial data is processed accurately and in a timely mannerLiaising with internal stakeholders regarding finance queriesProviding general operational support to the wider finance team Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a Finance Operations, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant or similar roleStrong purchase ledger experienceExperience processing and reconciling bank transactionsGood understanding of financial controls and bookkeeping principlesExperience using Sage 200 is essentialCompetent Excel skills, including managing spreadsheets and basic reportingStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage a varied workload independentlyExcellent organisational and communication skills Qualifications
Formal accounting qualifications are not essentialAAT qualification would be advantageousQualified by experience candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Personal Attributes
Self-sufficient and proactive approach to workComfortable working across multiple entities and prioritiesReliable and highly organisedStrong problem-solving skillsTeam player with a hands-on approachAble to quickly adapt to new processes and systems Working Arrangements
This is primarily an office-based role. Hybrid working may be considered following a successful training and onboarding period, subject to business needs and team requirements.
About the Opportunity
This role has been created to bring together operational finance responsibilities into one dedicated position, providing essential support across multiple businesses within a well-established and growing organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of day-to-day finance operations.
Immediate availability or short notice periods are highly desirable.