Junior Financial Assistant

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Junior Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team at YouLend. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in developing their finance career within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the finance function, assisting with key transactional and reporting processes while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all financial records. This position is well-suited for a candidate who is looking to embark on a rewarding career in finance in a fast-paced, high-volume, process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.
• Monitor and respond to incoming queries in the finance inbox promptly and professionally.
• Assist with reconciling bank accounts and identifying discrepancies or missing transactions.
• File and process supplier invoices accurately into the accounting software, ensuring proper authorisation and coding.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams gaining exposure to different parts of the business.
• Maintain orderly and compliant financial records and assist with document filing.
• Assist in the year-end and annual audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse and manipulate financial data effectively.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage internal and external queries effectively.
• A relevant degree in a field such as finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
• Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC.
• High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).
• Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing.
• Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.
• A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.
• Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other’s backs.
• Independent work environment where results matter.
• Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape).
• Comprehensive benefits package including Stock Options, Private Medical insurance via Vitality, Dental Insurance with BUPA, EAP with Health Assured, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave, modern office space in Central London, free gym in office building in Holborn, subsidised lunch via Feedr, Deliveroo allowance if working late in office, monthly in office masseuse, and team and company socials.

At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.