Godfrey and Partners

Join a collaborative and respectful finance team where your expertise truly matters. In this role, you will help shape our London Branch's tax and finance landscape while strengthening our close partnership with our Head Office in Hannover. We value curiosity, open communication, and a modern, agile way of working that keeps us forward-thinking and people-focused. What it feels like to work with us You will join a supportive, and close-knit finance team that thrives on mutual respect, trust, and shared success. We keep decision-making fast and communication open, encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and continuously improve how we work. You'll experience a friendly atmosphere where colleagues support one another, celebrate achievements, and maintain a healthy balance between focus and collaboration. A position that excites you Take full ownership of our tax landscape - preparing and submitting all direct and indirect taxes with precision, including Transfer Pricing, Corporation Tax and VAT. Keep our tax and finance systems, methods, and documentation modern, reliable, and insight-driven, sharing knowledge that strengthens the whole team. Drive the month-end close with clarity - leading balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis while continuously improving our financial insights. Work closely with our finance team to ensure smooth and dependable day-to-day operations, stepping in confidently when support is needed. Enhance and safeguard financial controls, refine processes, and maintain high-quality documentation to ensure we remain fully audit-ready. Contribute to transparent and insightful financial planning and forecasting, bringing curiosity and analytical strength to decision-making. Strengthen collaboration with our Head Office in Hannover, ensuring aligned processes, shared best practices, and smooth communication across locations. A Profile that excites us Must have At least five years of financial, management, and tax accounting experience within financial services. A hands-on all-rounder who enjoys working end-to-end across financial processes, from trial balance to analytical reporting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels. Comfortable working independently as well as within a close, supportive team setting. Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables); experience with Sage or SAP is a plus. Nice to have Solid understanding of banking products such as loans and swaps. ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) German language skills are considered a plus

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Team Assistant to support senior leadership and the wider team in a fast-paced international banking environment. The role combines classic administrative support with coordination, communication, and light project-support responsibilities. This role reports to the General Manager of the Branch but supports several senior managers. Key Responsibilities: Email Management: Monitor shared and individual email inboxes on behalf of assigned team members, ensuring timely responses, flagging priority items, and maintaining organised communication flows Triage and respond where appropriate Draft simple correspondence and coordinate follow ups. Calendar, Meeting and Travel Coordination: Manage calendars, schedule appointments, arrange internal and external meetings, and prevent scheduling conflicts. Own logistics end to end (rooms, agendas, packs, catering). Book travel and prepare itineraries where required Client Database & Contact Management: Maintain and update databases, as well as a structured client touch-point communication. Support the creation and upkeep of a structured client address book and CRM-related entries. Support with expenses Administrative & Project/Event Support: Support general office administration, including ordering supplies, handling invoices Provide administrative support to team initiatives and internal/external events. Skill Profile: Required Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively and build strong internal relationships. Preferred German languages skills are a strong Bonus Previous experience in administrative or assistant roles.