Senior Finance Assistant

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established Chartered Accountancy firm based in central London, with an additional office outside the city. The firm works with clients across a variety of industries, including renewable energy, property and hospitality. They offer a broad range of services, such as accounting, audit, taxation, corporate finance, forensic accounting, and company secretarial. The firm is currently seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join the team in their London office.

Your new role
In this role, you will work closely with the Practice Manager and the Admin Team, collaborating with Partners, Managers, and other departments. The role is approximately 70% finance-focused and 30% admin-focused. Key responsibilities include:Key Responsibilities

• Finance Support: Assist with monthly payroll, supplier payments, quarterly VAT returns, drafting management accounts, and other financial administrative tasks.
• Client Onboarding & Compliance: Oversee client onboarding, ensure accurate system setup, complete AML checks, and maintain CRM data integrity.
• Team Leadership & Office Management: Lead a small admin team, standardise procedures, manage office maintenance across two locations, and handle company insurance renewals.
• Health & Safety & Policy Management: Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, liaise with landlords to maintain a suitable office environment (e.g. cleanliness, temperature), and update internal policies and manuals.
• Communications & Coordination: Act as the main contact for external providers, prioritise workloads, and resolve cross-departmental issues.
• Personal & Team Development: Share responsibilities, train team members, support other departments when needed, and contribute to operational improvements.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should ideally:

• Have strong financial and administrative experience
• Come from a professional services background
• Be proficient in using various databases, including Microsoft Office
• Be familiar with AML/KYC and GDPR compliance principles
• Be a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

What you'll get in return
This firm offers a competitive London-based salary and a clear progression path to Practice Manager. Additional benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Generous annual leave, with options to buy or sell leave
• Interest-free travel loan
• Cash Plan Scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance

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