Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Central London
Contract Type: Contract – 6 months
Salary: £30,000 pro-rata

·        Support a mission-driven organisation transforming how conflicts are resolved across sectors worldwide

·        Develop core finance skills through hands-on experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations

·        Work within a collaborative finance team committed to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement

·        Gain exposure to FRS102 and Charities SORP accounting standards in a growing organisation

Our client is an international dispute resolution centre with over 35 years' experience helping organisations resolve conflicts and build resilience. They're seeking a Finance Assistant to join their London-based finance team and support the accurate recording and processing of financial transactions. They are part-charity, part-company.

Position Overview

 You'll process sales and purchase invoices, manage bank and cash posting, and complete customer and supplier reconciliations. Your work will ensure all financial activity is recognised correctly in line with charity accounting standards and supports the organisation's monthly close and annual statutory accounts preparation.

The position is offered on a 6-month fixed term contract basis. The post is full-time – with hybrid working available. The expectation is that you will be office based for 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities 

·        Process and code all sales and purchase invoices accurately

·        Prepare and post financial transactions in the finance system

·        Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies

·        Support monthly payment runs with fully documented schedules

·        Carry out customer and supplier account reconciliations

·        Assist with asset register maintenance and verification

·        Assist with monthly management accounts for assigned departments

·        Support annual statutory accounts preparation with accurate schedules

·        Respond promptly to audit queries and enquiries

·        Contribute ideas for process improvements and financial controls

Requirements

·        Actively studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification

·        Recognised accounting or finance degree (or equivalent qualification)

·        Strong Excel skills including formulas, data manipulation and analysis

·        Hands-on experience with sales ledger and purchase ledger processes

·        Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures

·        Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

·        Professional, friendly and collaborative approach to working with others

·        Experience using iplicit (desirable)

Benefits 

·        Competitive annual leave entitlement

·        Company pension scheme

·        Opportunity to develop finance skills in a values-driven organisation

How to Apply 

Please send your CV for consideration.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April