Finance Assistant (AR)

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Jul 02, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Your new companyYou will work for an independent media advertising agency, with office headquarters located in the heart of London's west end. Your new roleReporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will work within an immediate transactional finance/operations team of three people. Your responsibilities will span the entire Accounts Receivable remit with a strong focus on Billing, as well as assisting with Accounts Payable. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):Accounts Receivable ownership

  • Managing the AR inbox
  • Sales invoicing, including gaining billing approval
  • Posting and allocation of receipts
  • Credit Control
  • Investigation and resolution of billing queries
  • Regular review of unbilled/diarised billing

Accounts Payable support

  • Matching supplier invoices to PO's
  • Preparing supplier payments
  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Credit card review, allocation and reconciliation

What you'll need to succeed

  • Recent, relevant experience in a similar Accounts Receivable / Accounts Assistant role
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Intermediate Excel skills and competence using finance systems
  • Deadline driven with strong attention to detail
  • Strong team player with an approachable and collaborative nature
  • Previous experience working within the media sector is advantageous (not essential).
  • Experience working with foreign currencies (EUR, USD) is helpful, but not essential.
  • Willingness to learn

What you'll get in return

  • Flexible working options available, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week.
  • Working hours 9am-5:30pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-4pm Fridays
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension
  • Bi-weekly socials
  • Birthday lay in
  • Annual volunteering day
  • Annual wellness day
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
  • Eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan

Please note that study support and visa sponsorship are unavailable for this role. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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