Role: Finance Assistant
Sector: Design
Location:Notting Hill, London
Hybrid:5 days during probation, 3 days after probation
Salary:£30,000 - £34,000
Reporting to:Management Accountant
Ref: VFR 3265


VisionFR is working closely with a fast-growing International Design/Manufacturing Agency to find an experienced Finance Assistant to support the Management Accountant with the day-to-day smooth running of the finance department. This is a great opportunity to increase your development and gain exposure to a broader area of the business.


Key Responsibilities for Finance Assistant Role


• Record and process transactions daily
• Manage invoice and expense approvals
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and foreign currency
• Post journals, such as prepayments and depreciation
• Assist with month-end and year-end close for UK entities
• Support reporting for departments
• Submit monthly CIS returns and annual statements
• Help prepare UK VAT returns and liaise with overseas accountants
• Manage intercompany transactions and weekly payment runs
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team as needed


Key Requirements and Skills of the Finance Assistant


• Ideally, 1-2 years as a Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper
• AAT qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Confident using Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with UK VAT
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Excellent communication and timekeeping skills


VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.