Finance Assistant

Role: Finance Assistant Location: Central London (5days onsite) Industry: Managed Services Business Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits + Study Support About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our growing Managed Services business. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting the wider finance team across all core transactional and reporting activities. The successful candidate will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the finance function - owning purchase and sales ledger processes, supporting recurring billing and credit control, and helping the team improve automation and efficiency as the business continues to grow. It is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within an ambitious and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger & Accounts Payable * Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner. * Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries. * Prepare and support weekly and monthly payment runs. * Maintain accurate supplier records and payment terms. Sales Ledger & Recurring Billing * Raise customer invoices, including recurring service, licence and maintenance billing. * Allocate customer receipts and maintain accurate sales ledger records. * Support the setup and reconciliation of Direct Debit collections. * Assist with billing accuracy checks across managed services and support contracts. Credit Control & Cash * Support debt collection and aged debtor management, including proactive customer contact. * Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts. * Process and reconcile expenses, corporate cards and petty cash. * Contribute to weekly cash reporting and working capital monitoring. Month-End & Reporting Support * Assist with month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. * Support the preparation of management accounts and internal reporting. * Help maintain accurate and up-to-date finance records within the ERP/accounting system. * Contribute to VAT return preparation, payroll support and general HMRC filings. * Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement * Support the ongoing improvement of finance processes and workflows. * Assist with automation initiatives and ERP/accounting system optimisation. * Work closely with operational teams to improve data accuracy and reporting visibility. * Provide finance support on onboarding and integration of any acquired businesses. Essential Experience * Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role. * Solid working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations. * Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with finance data. * Experience with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP or similar). * Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills. * Clear, confident communicator, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Desirable Experience * Experience within an MSP, managed services, managed print, telecoms, IT services or recurring revenue environment. * Exposure to recurring billing, service contracts or Direct Debit collections. * Experience supporting month-end close and management accounts preparation. * Experience with credit control and debt collection. * Experience of process improvement or finance system implementations. Qualifications * AAT qualified, part-qualified or actively studying. * Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA candidates will also be considered. * Qualified by experience candidates with strong relevant experience are equally welcome to apply. Personal Attributes * Reliable, accurate and highly organised. * Proactive and solutions-driven - willing to spot issues and suggest improvements. * Hands-on and happy working in the day-to-day detail. * Ambitious and keen to develop, both technically and commercially. * Strong team player who can also work independently when needed. What We Offer * Competitive salary up to £40,000 based on experience. * Full study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA. * Genuine opportunity to grow with an ambitious and expanding business. * Supportive, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. * Clear career progression opportunities. * Pension scheme. * Holiday allowance.