Finance Assistant
A leading international interior design studio is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its London team on a maternity cover contract, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter. With an established presence in the UK and US, the studio has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects internationally.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a creative, international business in a varied role offering exposure to the wider financial operations of the studio. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support financial management across three group entities, with involvement in project reporting, budgeting and cash flow management.
The Role
You will play an important role in maintaining an efficient finance function, taking ownership of day-to-day financial processes while supporting reporting and financial planning.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices, payments and client billing.
- Monitoring outstanding payments and supporting credit control.
- Maintaining accurate financial records across three group entities.
- Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
- Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Monitoring project budgets, expenditure and profitability.
- Supporting annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
- Processing staff expenses and reconciling company credit card transactions.
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and external accountants to resolve queries.
- Supporting year-end reporting and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance or accounts-based role, with a good understanding of financial operations and an interest in developing their commercial and management reporting skills. Experience within architecture, interior design or another project-based business would be advantageous.
You will have:
- Experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping, including day-to-day financial processes.
- A good understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
- Experience supporting management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively across the business.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
Location: Central London
Contract: Maternity cover, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter.
Working arrangement: Full-time in the studio, with the possibility of working from
home one day per week.
Due to a large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
