Finance Assistant

Location: Heathrow

We are excited to be representing a great client in hiring a Finance Assistant, to play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller to ensure the financial operations run efficiently and accurately. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to the seamless financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage transactional accounting in Xero accounting software and linked tools like Approval Max, Dext, Pleo.

- Establish new supplier accounts and handle invoices, payments, and receipts accurately.

- Reconcile supplier accounts by checking statements and resolving any discrepancies.

- Maintain precise financial records and filing systems.

- Assist in managing fees, including billing, collection, and reconciliation.

- Support the Head of Finance with tasks such as cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, and analysis.

- Reconcile bank statements and perform other balance sheet reconciliations.

- Aid in internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and provide administrative support as required. Qualifications and

Experience:

- 2 years of experience in finance/administration.

- Accounting technicians qualification (e.g., AAT) is desirable.

- Proficient in financial principles, organizational skills, and time management.

- Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

- Experience with Xero, Google, and Excel is advantageous.

- Proactive, self-motivated, reliable, and trustworthy.

- Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. If you embody these qualities and are ready to contribute to our client's financial success, we welcome your application to join the dedicated team.