Finance Assistant

Company: London School of Economics And Political Science Students' Union (LSE)
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Location: London
Job Description:

Finance Assistant

Responsibilities

This essential role within a busy finance team provides support across the full range of the back‑office function, supporting the Finance Officer to effectively manage all creditors, debtors, and working capital. The successful candidate will aid the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and promote adherence to strong financial controls.

Qualifications

  • Highly organized with a passion for people and numbers
  • Experience providing high quality, customer‑focused services
  • Problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities at pace
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Confidence, efficiency and a self‑sufficient, can‑do attitude
  • Experience working in partnership with finance and human resources teams
  • We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self‑identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background

Benefits and Perks

  • 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
  • Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
  • Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)
  • Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
  • Access to LSE staff training courses
  • Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Interest‑free travel loan

Compulsory Requirements

As an employer we are required to ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK. Accordingly we must verify and retain original identification or documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require that you have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026