Finance Assistant

SLR are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to provide support to the department in various financial tasks. This role would be ideal for a candidate with previous experience in a finance department or someone looking for their first step in a finance career.
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
The role
You will support the team with a variety of duties, including:

• Posting cash receipts and updating the cashbook on daily basis
• Updating the bank reconciliations and liaising with the finance team to resolve unreconciled transactions
• Assist Accounts payable and Staff expense team
• Providing support and information to the Finance team and wider business

About you
We are seeking someone who has the potential to excel in meticulous transaction reconciliation, with a keenness for continuous learning and skill development. You will be capable of both collaborative teamwork and independent initiative; you can work well in a remote support environment and are willing to commute to London twice a week.
You will also have:

• Understanding of financial systems and processes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and accuracy in data entry
• Proficiency in MS Excel – VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.