Finance Assistant - Banking

Finance Assistant

• Rate of pay: £16.04 PAYE per hour
• Job Type: Temporary (until September 2026, with possible extension)
• Location: Westminster Bridge Road, London

Role Purpose

The Finance Assistant will provide transactional and operational finance support to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, alongside excellent front-line customer service. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure client needs are met and finance objectives are achieved.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc journals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Post journals into the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner, supporting month-end deadlines
• Process bank statements and carry out bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clear audit trails and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Manage intercompany accounts and payments
• Raise manual, intercompany, and international payments, ensuring correct approvals and audit controls
• Handle and respond to queries via a shared finance inbox, delivering excellent customer service
• Prepare financial reports using Power BI and Q&A tools
• Support year-end audit processes and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate and auditable financial data
• Provide support on ad hoc finance queries and direct stakeholders to relevant teams where necessary
• Work collaboratively with finance colleagues to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining and improving finance systems and procedures
• Provide cover and support for Finance Manager and Finance Analyst duties when required

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a finance assistant or similar role
• Experience using the SUN system
• Strong Excel skills
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience processing journals, reconciliations, and payments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused approach with a proactive, "can-do" attitude

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.