Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Accounts and Billing) Location: Watford (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home) Contract Type: Temp to Perm Availability: Immediately available candidates only Salary Range: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum Role Purpose To support the day-to-day operation of the finance function through accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, customer billing, and collections. The role maintains accurate financial records, resolves routine queries, and supports the wider finance team, managing routine work independently with appropriate review and escalation of complex matters. Key Responsibilities Process supplier invoices, checking that the required approvals are in place and applying accurate nominal ledger coding. Process employee expenses, checking coding and uploading transactions into the finance system. Process credit card expenses, ensuring accurate nominal coding and application of established VAT treatments. Record bank receipts and payments in Sage, complete bank reconciliations, and investigate or escalate outstanding differences. Maintain subscription billing and collection records, ensuring that direct debit mandates in GoCardless and payment arrangements in Stripe align with invoices in the relevant billing systems, including Stripe, Naviga, and Xero. Monitor failed customer payments and follow the agreed process to resolve collection issues. Allocate customer receipts from the bank account to invoices in Naviga and investigate unallocated cash. Reconcile billing, payment-provider, and accounting records to bank receipts, investigating missing allocations, duplicate entries, and unexplained differences. Manage the finance inbox, responding to and resolving routine queries and referring matters to the appropriate colleague where required. Prepare national statistics survey responses, coordinating review of unusual definitions or matters requiring judgement. Maintain clear supporting records and follow up unresolved items to completion. Assist the wider finance team with duties and ad hoc projects consistent with the scope of the role. Scope and Accountability Manage routine processing, reconciliations, and queries independently within agreed procedures and deadlines. Escalate complex accounting or VAT matters and issues requiring approval to the appropriate finance colleague. Person SpecificationEssential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Relevant practical finance experience covering purchase ledger, expenses, customer receipts, and bank reconciliations, with the ability to manage routine work with normal supervision. Sound working knowledge of bookkeeping, including double-entry principles and the relationship between invoices, credit notes, payments, receipts, and ledger balances. Experience investigating reconciliation differences, payment discrepancies, and unallocated receipts, with appropriate follow-up and escalation. Ability to apply established nominal and VAT coding and recognise transactions requiring technical review. Confidence comparing and reconciling data across accounting, billing, and payment systems. Practical Excel skills, including filters, lookups, SUMIFS, and duplicate checks. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to resolve queries with suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities. Sound judgement about when to resolve an issue independently and when to seek approval or technical support. Qualifications AAT Level 3 completed or in progress, or equivalent practical knowledge and experience. Desirable Experience and Skills Experience in a subscription or recurring billing environment. Experience using GoCardless or Stripe for collections and reconciliation. Experience using Sage or Xero, and familiarity with Naviga. Experience working across multiple finance or billing systems and following up failed payments. Experience completing Office for National Statistics surveys or similar business returns. Ability to use Excel pivot tables.

Job Summary The Senior Finance Manager will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of our organization. This position involves overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions to ensure sound decision-making practices. By leveraging financial insights and providing strategic recommendations, the Senior Finance Manager will support our growth initiatives and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to inform business strategy. Analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and drive efficiency. Manage and mentor finance team members to develop their skills and capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 5 to 7 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in a managerial role. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with proficiency in financial software and tools. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA. CFA or other relevant financial certifications. Experience in strategic planning and investment analysis.

About Our Client Cat 3 AIF in Mumbai with AUM of 300-400 Cr Job Description Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors. Plan fundraising activities that support business funding needs. Present investment opportunities clearly to investor groups. Prepare fundraising materials and investor presentations. Track investor discussions and follow up on agreed actions. Work with internal teams to gather information for investor communication. Manage the fundraising pipeline and keep records up to date. Share regular updates on fundraising progress with relevant stakeholders. The Successful Applicant We're looking for someone who has: 5-6 years of fundraising/ wealth manager at a mutual fund house Strong connects in family offices, HNIs and uHNIs. Understanding of Investment/Asset Management and Financial Services. Ability to manage multiple investor discussions and priorities. Strong attention to detail when tracking fundraising activity. What's on Offer Opportunity to be part of a growing team

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) Inbound Strategy & Pipeline Optimization Organic Acquisition: Drive global student enrolment through advanced organic SEO, structured inbound funnels, and referral networks. Pipeline Governance: Oversee organic pipeline efficiency, utilising analytics to trace web traffic and content engagement directly to revenue and enrolment outcomes. MarTech(Marketing Technology) Integration: Optimise CRM and Marketing Automation infrastructure to systematically nurture and convert organic leads. 2. Multimedia Production & Asset Management Content Leadership: Direct the internal creative team to produce high-volume, brand-aligned digital content across multi-platform networks. Broadcast & Podcast Production: Oversee the multimedia division to deliver premium corporate podcasts, video assets, and masterclasses that serve as primary lead-generation drivers. 3. Public Relations & Earned Media Capital Media Network Cultivation: Build and leverage an extensive network of top-tier journalists, editors, and media houses globally to secure high-value organic editorial coverage and prime broadcast features, entirely bypassing traditional paid advertising or sponsored TV slots. Thought Leadership Engine: Position executive leadership, academic deans, and distinguished faculty as go-to industry commentators on global economic, business, and educational trends through proactive commentary placement. Press Office Architecture: Establish a rapid-response internal press office capable of turning institutional milestones, research papers, and school launches into major national and international news stories. 4. Brand Reputation Management & Crisis Communications Proactive Reputation Safeguarding: Formulate and execute robust corporate crisis communication blueprints to actively protect the institution’s brand integrity across all digital and traditional platforms. Social Listening & Sentiment Analysis: Implement advanced digital listening tools to monitor real-time public sentiment, identifying and neutralizing potential brand risks or negative narratives before they Regulatory & Academic Alignment: Partner closely with the executive compliance teams to ensure all public communications strictly uphold the prestigious accreditation, legal compliance, and ethical standards of the 5. Experiential Marketing & Events Event Management: Deliver flawless executive oversight for major institutional events, high-profile launches, and large-scale, emotionally resonant Graduation Ceremonies. 6. Leadership, Culture & Exco Collaboration Mentoring Dynamic Talent: Lead, inspire, and manage an innovative and creative team. C-Suite Advisory: Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Exco, translating complex organic reach metrics, PR indices, and consumer trends into clear, actionable business opportunities. Minimum Requirements Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related commercial field. Advantageous: Master’s Degree (MBA or MCom). Experience Minimum of 10 years marketing and communications experience, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role. Proven, successful track record working within a fast-paced Creative/Digital Agency, coupled with heavy commercial inbound marketing and corporate PR experience. Demonstrated success scaling a brand’s digital footprint and lead acquisition channels purely through organic growth, viral content engineering, complex SEO architecture, and earned public relations placement. Experience in EdTech, high-volume e-commerce, media, or fast-moving digital service industries with an emphasis on inbound marketing is highly

The Role We're looking for a Financial Controller to own the firms financial reporting, controls and compliance as we scale across the UK and US. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the founders, our external accountants and the wider leadership team. You'll have the opportunity to build the finance function of a fast-growing SaaS business and give the founders and board the numbers they need to make decisions. As the firm continues to grow, the role is likely to develop too, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership, bringing ideas and getting involved. What You'll Be Doing Financial reporting Run the month-end close and produce monthly management accounts. Prepare board and investor reporting. Track performance against budget and explain variances. Controls and compliance Prepare statutory accounts with our external accountants. Manage VAT, payroll, corporation tax and R&D tax credit claims. Put in place and maintain controls over payments, approvals and spending. Cash and planning Produce cash flow forecasts and manage cash across GBP and USD accounts. Oversee customer billing and collections, and payments to suppliers and contractors. Support budgeting, financial planning and investor due diligence. Working with the wider team Work closely with the founders, HR and team leads on budgets and headcount. Share ideas and contribute to wider company priorities. Help improve processes and ways of working as the business grows. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is rigorous, hands-on and commercially minded, and comfortable working in a growing business where things are still being built. You'll ideally have: A professional accounting qualification (ACA). Experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role at a growing technology business. Experience with Xero or a similar accounting system. Experience managing multi-currency accounts and international payments. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills. Close attention to detail and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. It would be great if you also have: Experience of SaaS revenue recognition and subscription metrics. Experience preparing R&D tax credit claims. Experience paying international contractors. Experience supporting a fundraising due diligence process. For this role, our package includes: c. £97,000 per annum, depending on experience. 25 days' annual leave, plus UK bank holidays. Bupa private medical and dental cover following successful completion of probation. Company pension through NEST, including employer contributions. A flexible, hybrid working environment. The opportunity to have a visible impact in a growing legal tech business. A collaborative team with direct access to senior leadership and founders. Plenty of opportunity to grow your role and responsibilities as the firm scales. For more information please contact me directly - [email protected]

We are currently working exclusively with a global hospitality business who are in need of an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team on a temp to perm basis. You will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, managing expenses, and supporting weekly payment runs to ensure accurate and timely payments.Key Responsibilities Process and verify supplier invoices accurately and on time Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice/payment queries Process food & beverage invoices and export data between the in-house system Review employee and company credit card expenses, including VAT checks Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and supplier communications Prepare and support weekly payment runs Distribute post and assist with ad hoc finance projects Requirements Minimum 1 year of Accounts Payable or similar finance experience Experience with ERP systems (Sage preferred but not essential) Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is an urgent requirement, ideally you will be in no more than a weeks notice or immediately available . The role is paying 33K once it goes permanent

We are currently working exclusively with a global hospitality business who are in need of a German Speaking Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team on an initial 3 month contract. You will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, managing expenses, and supporting weekly payment runs to ensure accurate and timely payments.Key Responsibilities Process and verify supplier invoices accurately and on time Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice/payment queries Process food & beverage invoices and export data between the in-house system Review employee and company credit card expenses, including VAT checks Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and supplier communications Prepare and support weekly payment runs Distribute post and assist with ad hoc finance projects Requirements Minimum 1 year of Accounts Payable or similar finance experience Experience with ERP systems (Sage preferred but not essential) Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is an urgent requirement, ideally you will be in no more than a weeks notice or immediately available . The role is fully remote liaising with the German office and will be 21 hours per week Part-timeThe role is paying 20 per hour inc. of holiday pay

Assistant Accountant (Payroll & Finance) Location: Denham, Buckinghamshire Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:30pm Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Office-Based About the Company Our client is a successful and growing business based in Denham, employing approximately 50-60 staff across the organisation. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant (Payroll & Finance) to join their close-knit finance team of four. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is looking to broaden their accounting knowledge and develop a long-term career within finance. Full training, mentoring and support will be provided by experienced members of the finance team. While experience within the construction sector would be advantageous, candidates from all industry backgrounds will be considered. The Opportunity This is a varied role with a significant focus on payroll, alongside involvement in a wide range of accounting and finance responsibilities. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing payroll accurately and on time Maintaining employee payroll records and resolving payroll-related queries Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding payroll information Ensuring payroll compliance and accurate record keeping Accounts Payable & Ledger Management Processing supplier invoices Reconciling supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Managing purchase ledger queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships Finance & Accounting Support Assisting with bank reconciliations Supporting month-end processes Processing journals and accounting adjustments Assisting with management accounts preparation Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation Supporting accounts receivable and credit control activities when required Producing reports and analysis using Excel Providing general support to the wider finance team About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant or Assistant Accountant role Strong payroll experience and understanding of payroll processes Experience with purchase ledger and supplier reconciliations Good understanding of core accounting principles Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional and confident communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience Experience within the construction sector Exposure to month-end accounting activities AAT qualification or currently studying towards a finance qualification Experience supporting management accounting processes Benefits Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 DOE 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional discretionary holiday day Company pension scheme Life Assurance (4x salary) Full training and mentoring provided Long-term career development opportunities Friendly and supportive finance team environment Why Apply? This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you will receive hands-on training, broaden your accounting experience, and become a key member of a collaborative finance team. It is ideally suited to a payroll-focused finance professional looking to develop into a more rounded accounting and finance position.

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Accounts & Finance Department: Accounts & FinanceLocation: Thane, MaharashtraReporting To: Head of AccountsExperience: CA Fresher / CA with up to 1 year experience OR CA Inter (both groups) with 2 years of articleship or relevant experience About the Role We are looking for an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Accounts & Finance to support the Accounts & Finance function across finalisation, financial projections, statutory compliance, banking relationships, MIS and audit coordination. Key Responsibilities Support the Accounts team in managing day-to-day activities and ensuring adherence to the Accounts SOP. Handle monthly closing, trial balance review, bank and ledger reconciliations, schedules and year-end finalisation of Balance Sheet, P&L and Notes to Accounts. Prepare cash flow, fund requirement and budget projections, analyse actuals against projections and prepare MIS for management and lenders. Ensure timely and accurate GST, ISD, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances and maintain the compliance calendar. Coordinate with banks and lenders for banking and other lender-related requirements. Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors, provide required documentation, respond to audit queries and support closure of audit observations. Support implementation of accounting systems and LMS integration and contribute to process improvements. Keep updated with applicable GST, TDS, RBI and Companies Act requirements. Handle other Accounts, Finance and Compliance responsibilities assigned by management. Candidate Profile CA Fresher / CA with up to 1 year of experience, OR CA Inter (both groups) with 2 years of articleship or relevant experience. Good working knowledge of Tally and MS Excel. Knowledge of GST and TDS will be an advantage. Experience in MFI / NBFC will be preferred. Strong communication, ownership and problem-solving skills. Proactive and willing to learn and take on broader responsibilities within the Accounts & Finance function. Notice Period: Immediate joiners or candidates who can join within 30 days are preferred. Location: Thane, Maharashtra

Job Summary The Principal role is a pivotal leadership position that drives strategic initiatives within our organization. This individual will lead project teams, enhance client relationships, and contribute to the overall growth and vision of the firm. With a focus on management consulting, the Principal will leverage their expertise to deliver innovative solutions and ensure the highest level of service to our clients. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact consulting projects. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand their unique needs and drive engagement. Strategize and implement innovative solutions that align with client goals and enhance operational efficiency. Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Conduct industry research and analysis to inform strategic recommendations and thought leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field. 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in management consulting or a similar role. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred. Demonstrated experience in project management and team leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.