About the role

Finance Assistant ensuring finance processes run smoothly and efficiently at a health research charity. Supporting day-to-day operations across accounts payable, payroll, and general finance administration.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day finance operations across accounts payable, financial planning and analysis, payroll support and general finance administration.
Processing staff expenses and liaising with claimants to resolve queries, incorrect data or missing receipts.
Managing the expenses inbox and responding to queries in line with the Expenses Policy.
Supporting supplier onboarding, including obtaining written and verbal confirmation of bank details.
Providing invoice processing cover when required.
Running transaction reports and assisting with expenditure queries from budget holders.
Supporting Finance Business Partners with management reporting, group accounts and forecast consolidation.
Uploading budgets and forecasts into the finance system.
Updating the master payroll document with starter information and pay changes, working closely with the People & Culture team to ensure payroll data is accurate and complete.
Preparing and organising documentation for audits, as directed by senior finance colleagues.
Liaising with the Governance team to coordinate document sign-off and submissions.
Setting up new finance system codes and maintaining accurate financial records.
Providing wider administrative and operational support to the Finance team as required.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in a finance or accounts support role and be confident working with data and financial systems.
Proficiency in Excel, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond clearly and professionally to internal and external queries.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience managing workload independently in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence using finance software (desirable).
Experience working in a start-up or growing organisation (desirable).

From £29,000 per annum basic salary.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
EV Scheme – Save up to 40% on a brand new electric vehicle all-inclusive package through salary sacrifice
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.