Finance Assistant (Graduate)

Now Hiring: Finance Assistant (Graduate) London

SteelEye is a fast-moving RegTech scale-up that is helping financial companies (e.g. banks, investment firms, brokers, hedge funds and asset managers) meet their obligations under various global financial regulations.

Our work enhances financial compliance, prevents market abuse and promotes trust in the financial markets. Our people are passionate about leveraging data and technology to make this happen.

We are looking for an exceptional graduate or entry-level finance professional to join our Finance Team in our London office.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth company and have a meaningful impact on the company's financial operations. By joining a start-up, you will instantly become a valuable team member. At SteelEye, you will also have ample opportunity to develop and learn through both formal and informal training, opening many potential channels for progression.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Customer Billing & Revenue Management - Assist in generating and validating customer invoices, ensuring accuracy in billing cycles, and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Credit Control & Collections - Support the accounts receivable process by monitoring outstanding payments, liaising with customers to resolve queries, and ensuring timely collections to optimize cash flow.
• Financial Data Analysis & Reporting - Assist in data extraction, analysis, and reporting for financial performance insights, using tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms.
• Process Improvement & Automation - Contribute to process optimisation initiatives, including automation of financial workflows, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in billing and credit control.
• Special Projects - Support ad-hoc projects related to data analytics, regulatory reporting, or system enhancements, working cross-functionally with finance, operations, and technology teams.

Details:

JOB TITLE: Finance Assistant (initial 6 months fixed-term contract)

LOCATION: London

STARTING SALARY: Competitive

START DATE: ASAP

Key skills and experience:

• Basic understanding of financial principles, billing processes, and accounts receivable management ideally gained through a relevant degree or previous work experience.
• Financial & Accounting Knowledge
  • Basic understanding of financial principles, billing processes, and accounts receivable management ideally gained through a relevant degree or previous work experience.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong ability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide solutions.
  • Experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Ability to ensure precision in billing, reconciliations, and financial records.
  • Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks with minimal errors.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Clear and professional communication skills, particularly for interacting with customers regarding payments and credit control.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal teams, including finance, operations, and technology.
• Technical & Digital Skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and exposure to financial software (e.g., Xero) or CRM tools (e.g., Hub Spot) is desirable but not essential.
  • Familiarity with SQL, Python, or automation tools for finance processes is a plus.

Applying for the role

Please send your CV to . We look forward to receiving your application.

Interview Process

The interview process is structured to assess candidates thoroughly across various competencies and skills relevant to the role. Here's a description of each stage:

• CV Review
• First Stage Overview Interview and Technical Assessment

As the finance industry's pioneering integrated trade and communications surveillance solution, SteelEye empowers financial firms with data-driven tools and comprehensive insights, all from a single platform, allowing them to focus on what truly matters.

At SteelEye, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, embracing individuals of all races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, socioeconomic statuses, medical conditions or disabilities, and other protected statuses. We actively seek talent from diverse backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives, believing that our differences drive innovation and success.