Finance Assistant – Competitive Salary – London

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Finance Assistant to support an early‑stage life sciences business in a start‑up environment. The role covers day‑to‑day finance operations through to trial balance and supports month‑end reporting and management accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Processing invoices
• Supplier onboarding and invoice checking
• Bank reconciliations
• Posting accruals, pre‑payments 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

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, accruals, pre‑payments and month‑end processes
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Experience in a start‑up or small business environment (preferred)
• Based within commuting distance of West London

Required skills

• Sage accounting software

What we 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