Junior Financial Analyst
Location: London, UKContract Type: Contract Position (12 Months, Extendable)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday (Hybrid Working)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Purpose of the Role
Professional Junior Financial Administrative assistance is required to support operations for internationally assigned employees based in offices in Italy. The role ensures effective administrative and accounting oversight of activities related to the accounts payable cycle and supporting processes, guaranteeing compliance with internal controls, accounting rules, and procedures. This position acts as a key interface with internal stakeholders and service providers, contributing to accurate financial reporting and closing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Check with HR the relevant setup of organizational structures in HCM for the management of expatriates (Organizational Units - Positions).
- Provide financial administrative support for client invoicing, including:
- Performing pre-invoicing controls and verification of Work Progress Statements.
- Timely production of revenue invoices, liaising with business units to ensure accurate and prompt action within monthly deadlines.
- Checking that all relevant information is correct (billing rates, client contact details, correct currency, expenses, etc.) and correct application of VAT and/or other relevant taxes as per contract.
- Preparing draft sales orders for approval in SAP.
- Preparing relevant spreadsheet supporting backup documentation as required.
- Following up on draft invoice authorisation.
- Provide financial administrative support for clearing of backlog, including:
- Analysis of invoices received into the dedicated workflow for the management of approval of client invoices.
- Understanding and investigating correct allocation of costs and entering service entries in SAP.
- Assist Senior Financial Administrative Assistant.
- Perform ad-hoc duties and projects as per business requirement.
Requirements
- Degree or finance accreditation or relative experience in an accounting/finance environment.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs, IF statement, entry level macros), Word, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Essential knowledge of SAP accounting system (SAP MM Transactions).
- Oracle system knowledge advantageous.
- Ability to speak Italian is an advantage.
- Experience of working in an international environment.
- Previous experience in a similar role with high volume transactions.