Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable

Role: Finance Assistant

Location: Hybrid Working, Bloomsbury, London (4 days office / 1 day WFH)

Type: FTC - 6 Months Maternity Cover

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance team in day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will assist income auditors, finance analysts, and accountants with routine tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.

What you’ll Be Doing:

• You will perform daily account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support income auditors by preparing data for audits, reviewing revenue streams, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support income auditors by daily reconciliations between POS (Micros) and PMS HK, Opera, Infor,..)
• Aid finance analysts in data analysis, report generation, and forecasting activities using tools like Excel.
• Help finance accountants with journal entries, ledger maintenance, and month-end closing procedures.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports and assist with year-end preparations.
• Contribute to process improvements, automating routine tasks where possible.

What We’re Looking For:

• You have proven experience in a finance role, with knowledge of accounting principles (AAT qualification or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Business central).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration and stakeholder interaction.

What You'll Get:

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat-rate and 50% Friends & Family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH food and beverage outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee-funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, Cycle to Work and technology
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for finance, apply now to join our dynamic team!