Senior Finance Assistant

Role Purpose 

The Senior Finance Assistant is a senior technical role within the internal finance function, providing direct support to the Head of Finance in the delivery of accurate financial operations, monthly reporting, and financial control within a professional services environment. 

The role combines advanced transactional expertise, month‑end and reporting responsibility, and oversight of junior finance staff, operating with a high degree of accuracy, judgement, and autonomy. 

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the integrity, completeness, and timeliness of financial information used for internal management, decision‑making, and compliance. The Senior Finance Assistant plays a key role in the monthly close process, including journal posting, reconciliations, and reporting support, and contributes to the smooth running of the finance function on a day‑to‑day basis 

Key Accountabilities 

Supports the Head of Finance with monthly management and Group reporting, including preparation and posting of journals, accruals, and reconciliations.  

Exercises high attention to detail and technical accounting judgement in reviewing financial data and resolving discrepancies.  

Oversees and reviews the work of Finance Assistant(s), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.  

Acts as a senior finance contact for service lines, partners, and other support functions on finance‑related matters.  

Supports audit, compliance, and governance requirements through accurate record‑keeping and documentation.  

Contributes to process improvement and control enhancement within the finance function. 

Skills 

Education & Knowledge 

• Minimum: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 
• Essential: Fully or part‑qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, or equivalent). 
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a professional services environment. 

Experience & Expertise 

• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within an accounting, audit, or professional services firm. 
• Demonstrated experience in month‑end close, management reporting support, and journal processing. 
• Experience overseeing or reviewing the work of junior finance staff. 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and reporting tools.