Financial Assistant

Talent Magpie is representing a growing, internationally operating business seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to support their London team.

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

This position requires someone extremely organised, detail-driven and confident managing multiple priorities including overseeing three finance-related email inboxes.

You will be instrumental in maintaining financial accuracy, managing supplier relationships professionally, and ensuring efficient processing of debits and credits.

• Record and process day-to-day financial transactions using Xero
• Manage and monitor three finance inboxes, ensuring prompt and professional responses
• Oversee invoice approvals and maintain organised digital records

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage employee expenses and chase outstanding information where required
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and debit transactions
• Maintain strong control over debits and credits ensuring accuracy across ledgers
• Support weekly payment runs

• Assist with month-end processes including journals (prepayments, accruals, depreciation)
• Support preparation for year-end close
• Assist with internal reporting across departments

• Support VAT return preparation
• CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) knowledge beneficial but not essential
• Assist with CIS submissions if applicable

• 3+ years’ experience in a Finance Assistant / Bookkeeping role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)
• Confident managing high-volume finance inboxes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Efficient handling of debits, credits and reconciliations
• Professional and confident when dealing with suppliers
• Understanding of UK VAT
• CIS knowledge beneficial but not essential
• AAT or ICB qualification (desirable but not essential)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health insurance (post-probation)
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular team socials, summer & Christmas events
• Fortnightly team breakfasts & monthly forums

• Hybrid working after 3 months
• Flexible start/finish times (between 8:00–9:30am start)

Location:

Hybrid – London

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised finance professional who enjoys structure, autonomy and being part of a growing, collaborative business.

To apply or find out more, please contact