We’re working with a growing business that is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a maternity cover basis.
This is a varied role offering exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and month-end, working closely with the wider finance team.
Contract duration: 6 months with potential to extend
Location: 1-2 days office based in Central London
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day finance administration and maintain accurate financial records
- Support payroll and PAYE processing, including RTI and pension auto-enrolment submissions
- Respond to payroll queries and maintain holiday entitlement calculations
- Process sickness calculations and maintain finance systems
- Set up and prepare supplier, employee and other payment runs
- Process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements
- Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts and support credit control
- Process banking transactions and upload bank statements
- Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end process
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for review
- Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting
- Maintain financial controls and support audit requirements
- Produce ad hoc reports and analysis for the Head of Finance
- Manage finance inboxes and respond to stakeholder queries
- Support system improvements and process efficiencies
- Assist with other ad hoc duties across the finance function
About You
- Previous experience within a finance role
- Payroll knowledge and experience
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- A proactive approach and willingness to support across a broad range of finance activities
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Finance Assistant employer: Goodman Masson
Goodman Masson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the London Borough of Waltham Forest, where you can make a tangible impact on community housing services. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, we provide opportunities for growth and leadership in a role that directly influences strategic priorities in housing and regeneration. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality services to residents.
