Finance Assistant – London – £Competitive

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Assistant to join an early-stage life sciences business operating in a start-up environment. This is a broad role covering day-to-day finance operations through to trial balance, as well as supporting month-end reporting and management accounts.

As Finance Assistant Key responsibilities:

• Processing invoices
• Supplier onboarding and invoice checking
• Bank reconciliations
• Posting accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals
• Supporting monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance maintenance
• Supporting year-end audit
• Working in Sage and supporting reporting improvements
• Maintaining strong financial controls

Experience required:

• Experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant role
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end processes
• Comfortable working through to trial balance level
• Experience in a start-up or small business environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Based within commuting distance of West London

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Opportunity to join an early-stage life sciences business
• Broad exposure across the finance function
• High ownership in a small, collaborative team

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency