Finance Assistant job at Central London Full Time NEW

Interim Finance & Business Support Assistant
Location: City of London (2 days in office – Tuesday & Thursday)
Duration: 2–3 months (with potential extension)
Start: Immediate
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing organisation specialising in finance system transformations. They are currently experiencing an increased workload following a recent departure and are looking to bring in interim support while they review the longer-term structure of the role.

This is a varied position combining finance, administration, and project support responsibilities, making it ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, good technical aptitude, and an interest in business and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Processing purchase invoices and assisting with sales invoice creation (largely automated process)
• Supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Chasing outstanding debt and maintaining debtor records
• Assisting with reconciliations, particularly ensuring all consultant timesheets are correctly invoiced
• Using Excel to track, reconcile, and validate financial data

Business & Project Administration

• Supporting project administration, including timesheet tracking, approvals, and reconciliation (key to client billing)
• Assisting with general business administration tasks across the team

HR & Office Support

• Supporting basic HR administration, including tracking annual leave and sickness absence
• Assisting with general administrative duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills, particularly for reconciliation and data checking
• Good technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn systems and processes
• Understanding of finance principles (experience beneficial but not essential)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central
• Previous exposure to finance or business support roles

Additional Information

• Laptop provided
• Immediate start required