Finance Assistant - 1 year FTC

Requirements

• What we’re looking for: Requirements
• 1-3 years' experience in a Finance Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• Part qualified AAT, CIMA or ACCA, or actively studying towards
• Accounts payable experience
• A strong grasp of debits and credits and core bookkeeping principles
• A solid understanding of VAT coding, including reverse charge
• Good excel skills including data analysis and manipulation
• Knowledge of Xero would be beneficial
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work at pace and stay composed under pressure
• Ability to converse and liaise with people at all levels
• A good team player who is comfortable picking up ad hoc tasks as they arise
• What you’ll do: Responsibilities
• Process supplier invoices and expense claims using Xero, Airwallex and Soldo, chasing the wider team for receipts and correct coding
• Manage the accounts payable ledger and prepare supplier payment runs
• Complete regular bank reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are correctly recognised and depreciated in line with policy
• Process monthly payroll and pension calculations
• Prepare P11Ds and the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return for HMRC
• Collate quarterly bonus returns from the team, including how individuals choose to take their bonus (cash, pension or share options)
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, applying the correct VAT coding throughout
• Prepare accruals and prepayments, supporting accurate month end numbers within the trial balance
• Support the Financial Controller with month end reporting and the year end external audit
• Help the wider team with ad-hoc finance-related requests & queries
• What we offer: Benefits
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Equity and bonus scheme
• Unlimited Paid Leave
• Hybrid office-working model - we're in a great location near Green Park station in London
• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay
• Workplace Pension
• Complete Bupa HealthCare Cover
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Access to Yulife (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Remote Office set-up budget
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A fun and dynamic working environment with regular team-building activities and events