Finance Assistant
JOB_53380714717491Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£17.00 - £17.50 per hourClosing date
29 Aug 2025
A small London-based charity is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy team.
Your new company
My client is a small London-based charity. They offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Your new role
The role is a Finance Assistant on an interim basis. The duration is expected to be 3-6 months.
Duties will include:- Invoice processing and approval
- Matching purchase orders and verifying correct approvals before payment
- Processing multi-currency invoices through the accounting system
- Processing expenses for employees in line with company policies
- Request and facilitate changes to delegated authorities or line management within the expenses system as necessary
- Preparing and processing weekly payment batches via BACS
- Handling queries
- Acting as the first point of contact for all supplier and departmental queries regarding invoices, payments and expenses
- Ensuring invoice VAT is processed correctly and in line with regulatory requirements
- Reconciliation of vendor statements and the resolution of discrepancies
- Ensuring all transactions are recorded and posted in time for the month-end close.
- Processing payments via direct debit and posting to the accounting system through journal entries.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in a finance role, and experience of the duties above. If you were studying for a professional qualification, this would be an advantage. Knowledge of financial software would also be useful.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work in a supportive team in a role where you can grow and develop your financial skills.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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