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McGregor Boyall

Finance Assistant

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 40,000 /year

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Monitoring Attention to detail Coaching Accounting

Job Specifications

Finance Assistant (3 month contract)

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Employment Type: Full‑time

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting smooth, accurate financial operations.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll handle day‑to‑day finance tasks including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, invoice processing, and supporting month‑end reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive team and develop your finance career.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assist with month‑end activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
Support the creation of financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements
Maintain accurate financial records and a well‑organised filing system
Process supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately and promptly
Prepare payment runs and reconcile bank accounts
Raise customer invoices and follow up on overdue accounts
Support preparation of accounts for international subsidiaries
Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation
Assist with tax filings and regulatory reporting
Provide documentation and support during external audits
Support cashflow monitoring and forecasting
Act as a key point of contact for finance‑related queries from internal teams and external partners
Pitch in with ad‑hoc tasks to support the wider finance team

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Part‑qualified accountant or experienced finance professional
Strong MS Office skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Clear communication skills and a problem‑solving mindset
Experience with accounting software (NetSuite ideal but not essential)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Private medical insurance
Access to mental health support
Discounted gym membership
Financial coaching
2 annual volunteering days
Sabbatical after 5 years
Ongoing learning & development opportunities

We believe in flexibility, balance, and creating an environment where you can do your best work.

About Us

We are a fast‑growing, regulated fintech business providing global payment services and treasury solutions. With a strong European presence and a rapidly scaling team, we enable organisations to make fast, secure international payments with ease.

We value collaboration, integrity, and customer‑centric thinking — and we’re looking for people who want to contribute to an ambitious, high‑growth mission.

About the Company

McGregor Boyall is a woman-owned global recruitment consultancy that has been delivering top talent since 1987. With offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, we specialise in mid-senior recruitment for Financial Services, Commerce, Industry, and the Public Sector. Our specialisms span all technology verticals and core business functions, and our success is built on our consultants' professionalism, expertise in subject matter, and deep market knowledge. Clients trust us as a strategic partner, consi... Know more