39 finance assistant jobs found in London

Finance Assistant with Front of House Responsibilities - Primary SEN School | Southwark | Up to £18 per hour Location: Southwark, South London Pay: Up to £18 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, long-term Agency Contact: Scott Arbuckle - Remedy Education Job Summary: A dedicated and supportive primary special educational needs (SEN) school in Southwark is currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their administrative team. This is a dual-role position combining financial administration with front of house responsibilities, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting. About the School: The school caters to children with complex learning needs, including autism and associated communication challenges. With small class sizes, a strong team ethos, and a nurturing approach, the school provides a highly inclusive and structured environment where both pupils and staff are...

Are you a detail-driven, finance-savvy professional ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join a friendly and forward-thinking team at this vibrant, multicultural school in Middlesex. The Finance Assistant will support the smooth running of the school’s financial operations. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you’ll process invoices, manage orders and payments, reconcile accounts, maintain financial records, and liaise with suppliers to ensure best value. You’ll also play a key role in fixed asset management, student services income, credit control, and preparing reports for audit and leadership teams. You’ll need strong numeracy, excellent IT skills including intermediate Excel level, a keen eye for detail, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience with financial systems such as FSM and Parentmail is desirable, training will be provided. This is a term-time plus 3 weeks role, for someone with previous school finance or...

Finance Assistant Burgess Hill, office based Permanent (Term Time Only) - 30 hours per week £12-£13p.h We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support a busy Finance/Business team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their financial administration experience and contribute to a rewarding cause. Key Responsibilities: Process orders, receipts, invoices, and reconcile financial records Maintain accurate accounts and liaise with suppliers and contractors Support VAT returns Manage petty cash and ensure best value in financial processes Provide general financial admin support and guidance to staff Handle financial queries from suppliers and stakeholders Assist with filing and maintaining electronic records Contribute to improving financial systems and processes Cover reception and general office duties as required If you are proactive, analytical, and passionate about making a difference, we'd...

Alexander Lloyd are currently supporting a growing business based in Brighton who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be available immediately or on a 1 week notice period. The role: Managing credit control activities - chasing outstanding payments and managing customer accounts Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations Supporting month-end processes and reporting Handling any finance-related queries from clients or suppliers Assisting with general finance admin and supporting the wider finance team as needed What we're looking for: Previous experience in a finance assistant or credit control role Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Confident communicator - able to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams Proactive and...

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Temporary ongoing) Location: Crawley Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities: - Credit control and debt chasing - Processing Accounts Receivable and Payable - Invoicing and reconciliation - Supporting stock take processes and inventory accuracy - Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers - Liaising with suppliers and customers regarding financial queries Requirements: - Previous experience in a similar finance/account's role - Proficiency in SAGE and ideally Epicor (preferred but not essential) - Strong attention to detail and organisational skills - Good communication skills and a proactive attitude

Assistant Company Secretary Certain Advantage are hiring for an Assistant Company Secretary based in London.   This role is on an initial 6-month basis and is onsite. The Company A global leader in sustainable technologies, this company specializes in clean air, low-carbon energy, and chemical process solutions. The role: Assisting with corporate restructurings and M&A transactions. To support the Legal Entity Rationalisation programme in order to reduce the number of legal entities in the Group, ensuring the structure is fit for purpose. To assist with AGM preparation. To assist with dividend management, including the timetable and shareholder documents. To respond to and resolve shareholder queries, including through working with the share registrar. To support adherence to best practice corporate governance, particularly in relation to the UK Corporate Governance Code. To assist with the maintenance of the corporate governance framework, including terms of reference...

ROLE: Executive Assistant - 12 month FTC (Maternity cover) SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000 LOCATION: Shoreditch, London A dynamic and design-led architecture practice with global studios is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support their Founder & CEO. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, offering a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while also contributing to the cultural and operational rhythm of a vibrant creative environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling executive assistance, business development coordination, and personal support duties with confidence and discretion. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-level EA support to the CEO, including diary, travel, and inbox management Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and take minutes across key strategy and sales meetings Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including clients Coordinate the...

This role is focused on providing comprehensive EA support to CEO and COO, inc diary management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation. Previous experience in a similar role is essential to be considered for this fantastic, hybrid opportunity. One year maternity cover £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent upon experience) Hybrid role – 2 days in Epsom office (Tuesday and Thursday) 3 from home. 23 days holiday + bank holidays Option for private healthcare 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday with a 30 minute lunch Car parking Job Description: * Helping to organise venues for meetings as well as preparing board meetings * Responsible for onboarding new recruits and sending offer letters, contracts etc * Dealing with new member enquiries & applications * During the run up to annual conferences, assisting the conference team * Review the conference email inboxes – respond and/ or flag to the relevant person * Administration of VISA request letters * Reconciling...

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance department in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. This temporary role, based in Hoddesdon, offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial operations. Client Details This position is with a medium-sized company operating in the construction sector. The organisation is known for its structured processes and focus on delivering high-quality products and services. Description Assist in preparing and maintaining financial records and reports. Perform bank reconciliations and handle accounts payable and receivable tasks. Support the month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure accurate data entry into accounting systems. Maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies. Provide administrative support to the Accounting & Finance team as needed. Assist with audits and...

Credit Control Assistant Our client develops advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military sites, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. They are looking to hire a Credit Control Assistant on a temp basis. This is based at their offices in Redhill and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Key Responsibilities Review and validate customer invoice requests, ensuring compliance with tax and contractual obligations. Manage and reconcile selected customer accounts, including query resolution and the processing of offsets. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to accurately book and reconcile offset transactions. Proactively chase outstanding payments using appropriate communication channels. Respond to and resolve customer queries efficiently. Generate and distribute customer account statements. Maintain up-to-date records of customer interactions and contact details. Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers. Raise invoices, credit...

Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire (Hybrid: 3 or 4 days in the office each week) Duration: 6-month Contract initially Rate: £180 to £230 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Immediate We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our finance team based in Kings Langley. This is a great opportunity to take on a specialist role that combines core financial accounting with pensions and payroll oversight. Initially this role will be a 6-month contract based in Kings Langley. Immediate start is required. Reporting directly to the Head of Transactional Finance, you will be responsible for delivering robust, timely, and insightful financial information to both the Pensions Secretary and internal finance and payroll teams. You’ll act as a key contact for all accounting matters relating to payroll, pension schemes, and life insurance. Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant: Payroll...

Join Our Team as an Accounts Assistant! Position: Accounts Assistant Contract Type: Temporary (with a potential for permanent placement) Location: Chatham Pay: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm What You'll Do: As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the small accounting team. Your responsibilities will include: Processing invoices and payments efficiently Assisting with bank reconciliations Maintaining accurate ledgers and financial documentation Supporting the month-end close process Responding to inquiries from suppliers and internal departments Providing general administrative support to the finance team Who You Are: We're looking for someone who is: Detail-oriented with a passion for numbers Proficient in accounting software (experience with QuickBooks is a plus) A team player with excellent communication skills Able to work independently and meet deadlines Previous experience...

Morgan Mckinley is looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant with proven payroll and HR experience, to support the Payroll Manager with the payroll administration and support. The Payroll position is to start ASAP and is a 6 month FTC Salary: £28-29K Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days office based, Lewes Payroll Assistant duties: Processing starters and leavers Checking of payroll information and timesheets / overtime Setting up and processing of payments Supporting with the monthly payroll process Administration support to the payroll, finance and HR team Handling payroll queriesSkills and experience required: Proven experience working in a similar payroll support role Attention to detail ad flexible working approach Good IT skills and have used systems such as SAP / Oracle

Ref: 23043 The Skills You'll Need: English mother tongue, Japanese fluent, Report writing, Project, communication, finance Your New Salary: £350 per day via umbrella company Office based 6 months rolling contract Start: ASAP Working hours: 9-5 Project Reporting & Communications Analyst (JAPNESE NEEDED) - What You'll be Doing: * Prepare weekly reports that summarise the project’s progress, providing a snapshot of the past week’s unified project summary and challenges by collecting information from the team floor in bilingual manner (English and Japanese). * Ad-Hoc Status Reports: Based on the needs, it is expected to gather status and customise core components of weekly status reports to assist decision making. Project Reporting & Communications Analyst (JAPNESE NEEDED) - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: * English to mother tongue standard and Japanese fluent (JLPT N1/ N2) * Extensive experience of business reporting. * Experience in directly...

Provide support and assistance to the Group Head of Finance on tax strategy, planning initiatives, and management of tax risk. Manage Group’s Day to Day taxation affairs covering corporate and indirect taxes including compliance and reporting. Acting as the first point of contact within the business, with HMRC and overseas tax authorities. Provide support on all tax matters including tax strategy and tax-efficient planning initiatives. Provide tax support on all aspects of corporate and business transactions including due diligence. Manage tax risk to achieve the optimal tax rate and cash tax position. Manage cross border tax issues including transfer pricing, subsidiary structures and remittances and ensure robust frameworks are in place. Provide relevant tax support on Canaccord Group (Canada) tax initiatives. Provide tax input on the Group’s transfer pricing arrangements with overseas establishments. Manage corporation tax compliance in the jurisdictions in which the WM and UK...

Trade Finance Analyst - Letter of Credit (LC) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our global energies trading client in London for a Trade Finance Analyst to join their team initially until December 2025. In this role you’ll be covering Documentary Letter of Credit (LC) transactions for entities in EMEA region. You’ll be; Communicating with desks and arranging LCs in timely manner. Presenting documents to banks and following up for payments accordingly. Liaising with banks, insurance companies and other external institutions to secure the appropriate credit security. Managing incoming / outgoing LCs and recording the securities in internal systems accordingly. Maintaining good relationship with banks in day-to-day transactions. Managing good relationship with internal stakeholders. Supporting bank KYC process and handling queries for reverse bank KYC requests. Assisting any other Ad-hoc tasks assigned by the team.  Experience we’re looking for: Previous experience...