Finance Assistant

Our client, an international oil and gas operator, is seeking a Financial Assistant. This contract role runs until November 2026 and can be based in either the London or Aberdeen office, with a hybrid working arrangement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Administration

• Process all Purchase Orders as required by Finance team and preparation of back up documents
• Raise invoices and preparation of back up documents to relevant SPVs
• General administration support to the finance function

Compliance and Governance

• Prepare balance reconciliations and internal controls to be signed off Senior Accountant & Finance Controller
• Prepare supplier contracts register for all business areas
• Maintain financial and internal control timetable
• Support Compliance checks for new suppliers

Financial Accounting & Tax

• Support Statutory accounts process

Management Information 

• Liaise with stakeholders across other departments to aid the efficient accomplishment of daily tasks and build relationships
• Support Financial Controller for Budget and long term plan process
• Support the Financial accountant with month end, quarterly and year end accounting process
• Support the Financial Accountant on Government reporting

Accounts Payable (AP) and Receivable (AR)

• PROCESS POs
• Support on expense claims made by the team
• Work with outsourced AP and AR to ensure vendors & SPVs are paid/paying accurately with appropriate controls.

Credit:

• Discuss with SPVS any outstanding amounts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This role requires the ability to adapt to different priorities in a fast moving business environment.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to support different projects simultaneously.
• Creative, ability to use own initiative and above all a team player.
• Finance Graduate
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Excel
• Takes opportunities to improve performance and processes as required
• Strong communication