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, LondonRole 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 requiredKey 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" attitudeTo apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience