Finance Assistant

Posted 18 February 2025
Salary £29000.00 - £31000.00 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceFINC_1739869974
Contact NameSamuel Everton

Job description

An industry leader in the Rail Industry, this company has significant assets under management. Offering career development and mentoring. This is an amazing role for an ambitious person who leads by example and strives to excel in a high-profile division.

Due to exponential growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join on a permanent basis:

Reporting to the Financial Controller your responsibilities will include:

  • Identify report and follow up missing shift sheets and other credit and debit items
  • Undertake checks over the station accounts ensuring the posting of items without debit and outstandings are appropriate. Monitor and comment on surplus / loss and substandard accounting.
  • Complete and balance personal input files and assist with the balance of any relevant summary books and files.
  • Undertake audits
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately
  • Complete the periodic VAT return
  • Complete periodic analysis of legal & consultancy costs for corporation tax purposes
  • Support the finance function as and when required on a wide range of tasks such as accounts payable
  • Complete ad hoc projects as requested by the Financial Reporting Manager

Must haves:

  • 2 + years experience in a Finance role
  • Previous experience using a finance system