Full job descriptionFinance Assistant
Marketing Agency | Shoreditch, London | Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) | 30 - 35k
Assistant to support the Finance Controller with day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing and managing transactions, supporting payroll, and ensuring strong financial housekeeping across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience as a Finance Assistant in a fast-paced environment who is looking to gain broad, hands-on exposure across multiple finance functions within a dynamic agency setting.
Responsibilities
*Accurately process and record all financial transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, and journals
*Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely processing of supplier payments and invoice tracking
*Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
*Monitor and categorise company expenses, including card payments and receipts
*Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
*Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data is accurate and up to date
*Support cashflow monitoring and reporting to the Finance Controller
*Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) tracking and liaise with non-finance teams on project costs
*Support internal and external audits and wider compliance requirements
*Assist with finance system maintenance (including Paprika and Xero)
*Provide ad hoc support to the finance team as required
About You
*2+ years’ experience in a bookkeeping or finance support role
*Experience in a marketing, media, or creative agency is highly desirable
*Strong knowledge of Xero (and ideally Paprika or similar agency finance tools)
*Confident handling bank reconciliations, AP, journals, and payroll support
*Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
*Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
*Good understanding of UK accounting standards (VAT, payroll, basic tax compliance)
*Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
*Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
*24 days holiday per year
*Pension scheme
*Bonus scheme
*Vitality Health
*New business incentives scheme
*Annual summer & Christmas parties
*Team building & agency activities
*Discounts on local & national brands/businesses
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