My client is a major international property and construction consultant, currently embarking on an exciting expansion journey with challenging growth plans. This a top 100 Sunday Times Employer with offices in all the major UK cities. They are currently looking for a Finance Assistant for at least 6 months to support the National Programmes Team. This will be a January start. The unit consists of 130 colleagues in size and is growing. My client offers hybrid working, however you may occasionally have to visit the nearest office to you for meetings and you will be reimbursed for travel. If you prefer to work in the office you will of course be able to do so. General Duties Some of the main responsibilities include: Processing and paying invoices Preparing and distributing checks to employees and vendors Processing bank transfer requests Completing and submitting tax returns, VAT returns and National Insurance contributions Checking and updating ledger balances Scanning, filing and logging account documents Updating computerised accounting systems Support on the financial management of the key accounts with the unit Drive efficiency and processes for the financial administration of the unit Personal Attributes Use to dealing with large volumes of financial data Commercial and business analytical skills Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual Ability to work to a timetable A great communicator High level knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience and knowledge with all other Microsoft 365 applications Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.