Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (FTC)
£40,000 - £45,000
Remote

THE COMPANY:
Our client is a mid-level broker based in the heart of the City, who are looking for a Finance Assistant that has management accounts exposure and has proven experience within the financial services industry.

THE ROLE:

• Prepare weekly reports and assist with quarterly VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, leases, fixed assets, and annual audit.
• Oversee month-end close processes, including billing, client/project invoicing, accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and key journal postings.
• Manage the sales ledger, debtor tracking, and contract database, ensuring records meet audit requirements.
• Liaise with Account Managers to accurately account for fees and expenses, monitor budget spend, and support project financial tracking.
• Maintain and improve KPIs; perform ‘sense checks’ and ensure compliance with audit and finance procedures.
• Provide support across ad hoc tasks, cover for Accounts Payable when needed, and contribute to systems/process improvements.

THE PERSON:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Intermediate level user of MS Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Fast learner with a flexible attitude
• Exposure to NetSuite (preferable but not essential)

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