Posted 21 July, 2026
Finance Assistant (FTC)
Handpicked Recruitment Limited
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Title: Finance Assistant (3-Month FTC)
\nLocation: Hybrid Working Available
\nSalary: £30,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
\n3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
\nOur client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong bookkeeping experience to support the day-to-day finance function within a busy and fast-paced environment.
\nResponsibilities:
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- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records \n
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies \n
- Support credit control activities and monitor outstanding balances \n
- Prepare and submit VAT returns \n
- Process accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end process \n
- Assist with payroll administration and related finance tasks \n
- Support the wider finance team with ad hoc reporting and analysis \n
- Help maintain and improve finance processes where appropriate \n
Role Requirements:
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- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role \n
- Good all-round bookkeeping knowledge and experience \n
- Previous experience with bank reconciliations, VAT returns, accruals and prepayments \n
- Exposure to payroll processes would be advantageous \n
- Experience using Xero and strong Excel skills \n
- Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills \n
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively within a short-term contract environment \n
