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A major commercial bank offering a broad range of banking and financial services to corporate and institutional clients internationally, is looking for a Finance Assistant to join them on a temporary basis, initially for 3 months. The role is processing daily financial information and ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial records. The role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting management reporting and reconciliations.
- Location: London
- Contract length initially for 3 months
- Salary: Equivalent to £43K
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
- Support the accounts payable process by coding supplier invoices and processing them through SAGE into the General Ledger
- Ensure all invoices are properly authorised prior to payment
- Process payments for authorised invoices in a timely manner
General Ledger
- Prepare and input journal entries into the General Ledger
- Assist in maintaining accurate and complete accounting records
Nostro Account Reconciliations
- Prepare, check, and distribute Nostro account reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve outstanding or reconciling items promptly
Management Information
- Produce daily management accounts and reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly management information reports as required
Fixed Assets
- Perform monthly reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register
GL and Suspense Accounts
- Assist with the monthly reconciliation of General Ledger and suspense accounts
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- Good general systems knowledge
- Working knowledge of SAGE accounting software is preferred
- Familiarity with MIDAS systems would be an advantage
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines in a structured, process-driven environment
