Finance / Accounts Assistant in London

Job Title: Finance / Accounts Assistant Location: Monument, London Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Pay Rate: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour Duration: Temporary assignment until the end of the year, with potential to extend into the New Year Start Date: Week commencing 23rd June The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a proactive and organised Finance / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and collaborative finance team based in the City of London. This is a varied role that will support both the Finance and Accounts functions with a mixture of accounts administration, stakeholder liaison and general office support. The successful candidate will enjoy building relationships, be confident chasing information from colleagues, and have a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Accounts Receivable function with day-to-day administrative tasks Assisting the wider Finance and Accounts team with general administration Chasing outstanding information from internal stakeholders including brokers, legal teams and underwriters Maintaining accurate records and ensuring documentation is up to date Supporting with contract and account-related administration Filing, organising and managing finance documentation Providing ad hoc office and team administrative support when required Assisting with additional projects and tasks across the business as needed About You We're looking for someone who is confident, adaptable and happy to get stuck in. Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator or similar role Exposure to accounts processes, particularly accounts receivable, invoicing or finance administration Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail The confidence to follow up with stakeholders and build relationships across the business Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website