Finance Assistant

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Pro rata'd salary

Finance Assistant | Maternity Cover | Investment

Your new company

A privately owned UK investment group that specialises in providing private credit solutions through a dedicated investment platform. The firm manages a structured lending strategy that deploys capital into senior, secured financing for small and mid‑sized businesses, supported by a multi‑year track record of delivering double‑digit returns. Backed by its own family office and external investors—including institutions, wealth managers and high‑net‑worth individuals—the group raises and manages third‑party capital through an investment vehicle designed to offer co‑investment alignment and access to alternative credit markets. Its investment arm operates with institutional‑grade governance, supported by experienced investment professionals and external strategic partners

Your new role

The client is looking for a Finance Assistant for a 9-month FTC (covering maternity leave). Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing supplier invoices, checking accuracy, coding to correct cost centres, and preparing payment runs.
  • Raising client invoices, monitoring debtor balances, and supporting credit control activities.
  • Performing daily/weekly bank reconciliations.
  • Posting journals
  • Assisting in monthly management accounts preparation.
  • Processing staff expenses
  • Ad hoc duties as required by the finance team

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a similar role within financial services

  • Strong Excel skills

  • Double entry bookkeeping experience

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive pro rata'd salary

  • Long term contract

  • Hybrid working

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.

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