Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Marketing Agency | Central London (Shoreditch) | 25k - 32k depending on experience| Hybrid, 2 days WFH

An award-winning, independent advertising agency based in the heart of Shoreditch is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their close-knit, vibrant team.

Working directly with the Finance Director, this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied finance role where you can take ownership of day-to-day operations while also getting hands-on experience with management accounts and month-end processes.

Responsibilities - Finance Assistant

• Take charge of processing supplier invoices and ensuring they’re approved and accurate

• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve any discrepancies, and keep things running smoothly

• Prepare weekly payment runs and manage petty cash and bank reconciliations

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, handling queries and payment issues with confidence

• Support with VAT returns and statutory filings

• Get involved in month-end close, including preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments

• Assist the FD with financial analysis, reports, and ad hoc projects

• Play a key part in keeping the agency’s finance operations efficient and organised

The Person - Finance Assistant

• A confident, proactive communicator - someone happy to chat with colleagues across all levels of the agency

• Strong numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines

• Solid Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)

• Experience with Paprika or similar project-based accounting software is a big plus

• Prior experience in a finance role, ideally within a creative or agency setting

Due to the large number of applicants we receive from web-based job advertisements, it is the policy of RedHat only to contact candidates that have the relevant skillset for our current portfolio of clients

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