Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term Cover) | Hybrid - South East London | £35,000

Overview
We are supporting a educational/training organisation to find a Finance Assistant/Assistant Management Accountant (immediately available) to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is central to keeping financial operations running smoothly, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, organisation, and timely processing of financial data. You’ll work alongside the Finance Lead and colleagues across the business to support financial administration, assist with reporting, and help maintain efficient processes.

Key Duties:

Financial Operations & Monitoring
*Track daily cash positions and provide regular updates to the finance team
*Assist in maintaining short-term financial projections
*Support periodic reviews of cash movement and balances
Customer Billing & Collections
*Record incoming payments and ensure accurate allocation within internal systems
*Prepare and distribute client invoices in line with internal approvals
*Keep billing schedules up to date and ensure deadlines are met
*Follow up on outstanding balances and support credit control activities
*Cross-check financial data between systems to ensure consistency
Supplier Payments & Processing
*Review and log supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and filing
*Support the entry of supplier transactions into the accounting system
*Help maintain organised and auditable financial records
Expenses & Company Cards
*Monitor employee expenses and company card usage
*Ensure transactions are correctly categorised and supported by documentation
*Assist in preparing summaries and reports for review
Period-End Support
*Help ensure transactions are recorded accurately ahead of month-end close
*Assist with journal entries and basic adjustments where needed
*Support reconciliation activities across various accounts
About You:

Experience & Knowledge
*Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role
*Comfortable working with financial systems (any ERP/accounting software is beneficial)
*Good working knowledge of spreadsheets (e.g. Excel)
*Familiarity with financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations, or transaction processing
Skills & Attributes
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*Well-organised with the ability to prioritise workload
*Clear communicator when working with colleagues across departments
*Self-motivated and able to work independently when needed
*Positive and flexible approach in a changing environment
We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups within the accountancy profession. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.