Finance Assistant

4717491
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    £17.00 - £17.50 per hour
  • Closing 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.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Apply for this job

Talk to Jenny Thompson, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in London-Central, 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 02072598745
Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.