Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Job Brief

Job Role: Finance Assistant

Location: London         

Pay Rate: £150 - £170 Per Day – Umbrella Rate

Working Pattern: 3 days a week in the office

Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00

Length of Assignment: 12 months

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a full-time basis, supporting the smooth operation of the Finance function during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities and finance business partnering, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance graduate or early-career finance professional looking to develop within a commercial finance environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partners with reporting and analysis activities.
• Assist with headcount reporting and monitoring of departmental costs.
• Reconcile employee expense receipts against monthly company credit card statements.
• Maintain accurate records within SAP and supporting Excel schedules.
• Process monthly purchasing card transactions and investigate outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes, including intercompany recharge activities.
• Assist with budget and forecast data preparation where required.
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team during the SAP S/4HANA implementation project.
• Ensure financial data is maintained accurately and in line with company policies and controls.

Key Characteristics

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and investigate discrepancies.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working within a supportive environment.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of allocated tasks.
• Demonstrates a "can-do" attitude and willingness to go the extra mile when required.

Experience / Education

• Finance degree or equivalent qualification.
• Previous finance, accounting or commercial finance experience gained through a placement year, internship or permanent role.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting or forecasting activities would be advantageous.
• Exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
• Experience reconciling company expenses and credit card transactions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS365 skills.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system would be beneficial.
• Understanding of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Experience working within a corporate or shared service finance environment would be advantageous.