Finance Assistant - FTC (3 Months)

About BLAST

At BLAST, we’re all about creating extraordinary live and digital experiences — from arena-packing esports tournaments to unforgettable content that engages fans around the globe. We Make It Bold by challenging the norm and delivering fresh, creative formats that redefine what’s possible in the industry. We Make It Together by building close, collaborative partnerships with world-leading game publishers and brands to produce truly world-class results. And we Make It Happen by bringing energy, precision, and a problem-solving mindset to everything we do — across games like Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Fortnite.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and share our passion for pushing boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the FinOps team and support the day-to-day running of our Accounts Payable function. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on exposure to a fast-paced, international business environment. You will be working closely with the FinOps Manager and broader team to keep our payables running smoothly — processing invoices, handling supplier queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our AP processes.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner via our AP platform (Pivot)
• Match invoices to purchase orders and obtain appropriate approvals in line with internal workflows
• Prepare and run payment runs, ensuring banking details are correctly recorded and verified
• Handle supplier queries professionally and escalate where required
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including onboarding new suppliers
• Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements

Finance Operations Support

• Support month-end close activities including aged creditor reporting and accruals
• Assist with event cost reconciliation following BLAST tournaments and live events
• Maintain and file financial documentation in line with audit requirements
• Support the team with ad-hoc reporting and data extraction from SAP Business One
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives as the team scales
  

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Sponsorship, Production, Events) to resolve invoice queries
• Communicate professionally with external suppliers and partners regarding payment status
• Assist with onboarding correspondence and payment-related communications

Essential

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role
• Good understanding of the end-to-end AP process (PO matching, invoice posting, payment runs)
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and reconciliation
• Strong communication skills - comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial data
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a varied workload

Desirable

• Experience with SAP Business One, Pivot, or a similar AP/ERP platform
• Exposure to a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
• Studying towards AAT or equivalent finance qualification
• Experience in a media, entertainment, sports, or events business

• Competitive salary package
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension and Health Insurance
• Awesome central office in the centre of London
• Team building and social events
• Team breakfasts, snacks and sodas
• Company trips (March 2026 we all went to Berlin and had a BLAST)