Finance Operations Assistant

4804045
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Banking Accouting And Finance
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    £40,000 - £45,000 a year
  • Closing date

    15 Jul 2026

Finance Operations Assistant – Up to £45,000 a year – Get in touch

Your new company

Our client is a global financial services organisation with a strong presence in London, operating within a regulated environment. The company provides a range of solutions to institutional clients and is known for its strong governance, collaborative culture and focus on operational excellence.

Your new role

This is an opportunity to join a London-based financial services team, supporting day-to-day payment processing and finance operations within a structured, regulated environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to core financial processes, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, strong controls and the smooth running of operations.

  • Processing and executing payments in line with internal controls
  • Managing incoming payments and maintaining accurate transaction records
  • Supporting settlements across multiple currencies
  • Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  • Maintaining bank templates and settlement instructions
  • Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Ensuring compliance with AML and regulatory requirements
  • Providing support across finance operations and ad hoc tasks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience within finance operations or a banking environment
  • Strong understanding of payments, cash management and reconciliations
  • High attention to detail with strong numeracy skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders
  • Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
  • Studying towards or interested in pursuing a finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to develop within a global financial services organisation
  • Exposure to a broad range of finance operations and processes
  • Support towards professional qualification (if applicable)
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

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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