Title: Finance Assistant (temp)
Location: London/Watford (Hybrid working options)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + bonus, benefits & study support
Contract: fixed-term contract
Our client, a leading multinational shipping group based in London/Watford, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or early-career finance professional to gain exposure within a global, fast-paced organisation, with strong support for professional development.
Responsibilities:
*Support the month-end close process, including posting journals, accruals and prepayments
*Assist with the preparation of management accounts and supporting financial schedules
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
*Maintain accurate and timely financial records, ensuring data integrity across finance systems
*Support budgeting and forecasting processes through analysis and data preparation
*Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes as required
*Liaise with operational and commercial teams to resolve finance-related queries
*Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team
Role Requirements:
*Studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or relevant practical experience
*Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts, or transactional finance role
*Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management skills
*Confident Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
*Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders
*Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multinational environment